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Unsolved December 16, 1935 Suspicious Death

Thelma Todd

Status Unsolved
Type Suspicious Death
Date December 16, 1935
Location Pacific Palisades, California
Victim Age 29
Gender Female

Actress Thelma Todd was found dead in her garage from carbon monoxide. The death was ruled accidental but many believed it was murder. Theories pointed to her business partner Roland West or mob figure Lucky Luciano. The case was never conclusively resolved.

suspicious death historical California Hollywood 1930s undetermined