Severed: The True Story of the Black Dahlia Murder section with many never before-published photos from the life of Elizabeth Short and from the case, including graphic crime scene and postmortem police photos. The book was well-received upon publication, receiving praise from publisher Larry Flynt, as well as David Lynch, who optioned the book for film rights in 1995; the film eventually fell through. Severed: The True Story of the Black Dahlia Murder Severed: The True Story of the Black Dahlia Murder is a 1994 American historical true crime book by John Gilmore. The book details the life and death of Elizabeth Short, also known as "The Black Dahlia,"
Eben S. and Elizabeth S. Chase House listing had bought the home 40 years earlier with little idea of its history. Also known as the Peter and Maria Snider House and as Temp. Site No. 30, it includes gable front vernacular architecture. The NRHP listing included two contributing buildings. Eben S. and Elizabeth S. Chase House The Eben S. and Elizabeth S. Chase House, located at 203 E. Bullion St. in Hailey, Idaho, is a historic house that was built in 1885. It was first the home of Italian immigrant Peter Snider, who owned the Challenger Mine. It was also the home of U. S. Marshal E.