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True-Crime Series Alleges WWII Veteran Marvin Margolis Killed Black Dahlia

8/27/2026

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The true-crime series alleges WWII veteran Marvin Margolis committed the Black Dahlia murder and the Zodiac killings.
The 10-episode first season debuted in December last year.
Author Michael Connelly launched the “Killer in the Code” podcast after retired LAPD detectives approached him.
The podcast’s second season returns Wednesday with the first two of six episodes.

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The true-crime series alleges WWII veteran Marvin Margolis committed the Black Dahlia murder and the Zodiac killings.
The 10-episode first season debuted in December last year.
Author Michael Connelly launched the “Killer in the Code” podcast after retired LAPD detectives approached him.
The podcast’s second season returns Wednesday with the first two of six episodes.