Traumatic Reenactment

Root of Evil: The True Story of the Hodel Family and the Black Dahlia by TNT / Cadence13

Mar 13, 201957:55Society & Culture

The vicious cycle of family trauma continues as George Hodel's daughter, Tamar becomes a mother. Her children tell the heartbreaking story of growing up in a shockingly toxic environment. Learn more about your ad choices...

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