Larry Harnisch. The leading Black Dahlia expert and a collaborator in the 1947project, Harnisch has been a copy editor at The Times since 1988. He has appeared on many TV shows discussing the Dahlia case, notably "James Ellroy's Feast of Death."
Join him for a spin through old Los Angeles in the Mirror's radio car. Keep your eyes open for Mickey Cohen and Tempest Storm. It's quite a ride.
The reporter's badge belonged to Sid Hughes (1908-1958), legendary reporter who worked at nearly every newspaper in Los Angeles.
Wonderful picture. There is great peace and dignity in his eyes. The gentleman looks as if he could be played by Gilbert Roland.
Too bad America did not remain a peaceful place. I wonder what he would see in us now.
Posted by: Arye Michael Bender | May 16, 2008 at 09:44 AM