This conversation delves into the tragic story of ElizabethShort, known as the Black Dahlia, whose unsolved murder in 1947 captivated the nation. It explores her difficult upbringing, her dreams of Hollywood, and therelationships that shaped her life, ultimately leading to her brutal death and the media frenzy that followed.

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Harnisch, L. (2024, October 23). The Black Dahliamystery: Wild theories and a long-overlooked suspect. Los Angeles Times.Retrieved from https://www.latimes.com

Lopez, S. (2003, April 13). Another dance with L.A.’sBlack Dahlia case. Los Angeles Times. Retrieved fromhttps://www.latimes.com

A slaying cloaked in mystery and myths. (1997,January 6). Los Angeles Times. Retrieved from https://www.latimes.com

The Black Dahlia still lives, in our fevered imaginations.(2014, January 15). Los Angeles Times. Retrieved fromhttps://www.latimes.com

History.com Editors. (2021, August 31). Black Dahlia.History.com. https://www.history.com/topics/crime/the-black-dahlia

All That’s Interesting. (2019, September 24). The BlackDahlia murder case: Inside the brutal Hollywood mystery. All That’sInteresting. https://allthatsinteresting.com/black-dahlia

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Apollo’s Raven. (n.d.). The murder of Elizabeth Short akaThe Black Dahlia. Apollo’s Raven. Retrieved fromhttps://apollosraven.wordpress.com (Exact URL may vary)

Vocal Media. (n.d.). Black Dahlia 2 | Criminal. VocalMedia. Retrieved from https://vocal.media

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In this episode of Nurse Chat Diaries, host Daman discusses the critical topic of stroke awareness and prevention. He emphasizes the importance of recognizing the signs of a stroke using the B-FAST acronym, which stands for Balance, Eyes, Face, Arms, Speech, and Time. Daman explains the urgency of acting quickly in the event of a stroke, as timely medical intervention can significantly impact recovery outcomes. He also highlights various risk factors associated with strokes, many of which are modifiable through lifestyle changes. The episode aims to empower listeners with knowledge that could potentially save lives.

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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2024, October24). Stroke facts. U.S. Department of Health & Human Services.Retrieved October 1, 2025, from https://www.cdc.gov/stroke/data-research/facts-stats/index.html

National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.(n.d.). Stroke information page. National Institutes of Health.Retrieved October 1, 2025, from https://www.ninds.nih.gov/health-information/disorders/stroke

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In this episode of Nurse Chat Diaries, host Daman delves into the chilling history of the Zodiac Killer, exploring the infamous attacks, the psychological games he played, andthe enduring mystery surrounding his identity. From the Lake Berryessa attack to the San Francisco murders, the Zodiac's reign of terror captivated the public and left law enforcement baffled for decades. The episode also discusses the cultural impact of the Zodiac, the evolution of investigations over the years, and the hope that modern DNA technology may one day unmask the killer. Despite numerous suspects and theories, the Zodiac remains an enigma, a ghost sustained by fear and obsession.

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FBI. (2020, December 11). FBI statement on Zodiac ciphersolution. Federal Bureau of Investigation. https://www.fbi.gov/news/press-releases/fbi-statement-on-zodiac-cipher-solution

History.com Editors. (2021, June 7). The Zodiac Killer: Atimeline. History. https://www.history.com/articles/the-zodiac-killer-a-timeline

Oranchak, D., Blake, S., & Van Eycke, J. (2020). Solutionto the Zodiac 340 Cipher. [Codebreaking research]. https://zodiackillerciphers.com

San Francisco Chronicle. (1969–1974). Coverage and policereports of the Zodiac Killer letters and crimes. San Francisco ChronicleArchives.

San Francisco Chronicle. (1969–2021). Coverage of theZodiac case and investigations. San Francisco Chronicle Archives.

The Case Breakers. (2021, October 6). Case Breakersidentify Zodiac Killer as Gary Francis Poste. https://thecasebreakers.org

Wikipedia contributors. (2025, January 21). Murder ofPaul Stine. In Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Paul_Stine

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Wikipedia contributors. (2025, January 29). List ofZodiac Killer messages. In Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Zodiac_Killer_messages

Zodiac Ciphers. (n.d.). The Lake Berryessa attack.ZodiacCiphers.com. https://www.zodiacciphers.com/lake-berryessa-attack.html

Zodiac Killer Facts. (n.d.). The murder of Paul Stine.ZodiacKillerFacts.com. https://zodiackillerfacts.com/murder-of-paul-stine

Zodiac Killer Facts. (n.d.). The April 20, 1970 “My nameis” letter. ZodiacKillerFacts.com. https://zodiackillerfacts.com

Zodiac Killer Info. (n.d.). Lake Berryessa attack.ZodiacKillerInfo.com. https://www.zodiackillerinfo.com/lake-berryessa

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