Eli Frankel

Emmy-nominated Eli Frankel has served as executive producer, network executive, showrunner, editor, camera operator, writer, and director of multiple series for broadcast television, cable television, and streaming networks. His credits include MGM/Epix’s definitive Charles Manson documentary series “Helter Skelter”, Netflix’s Emmy-nominated "Skin Decision", "Revenge Body" with Khloe Kardashian, "American Chopper", "Survivor", "Amazing Race", and many other series. As an avid true crime researcher and writer, he devoted more than five years to solving the mystery of who killed the Black Dahlia.

Murders that Shaped America

These murders changed America--but why? And what's the real story behind them?

Integrated Learning Center Room 120 (Seats 300, Wheelchair accessible)  
Sat, Mar 14, 11:30 am - 12:25 pm
True Crime
Signing area: Sales & Signing Area - Integrated Learning Center (following presentation)  

Panelists: Eli Frankel, Elon Green, Harold Schechter
Moderator: Rick Unklesbay
Sponsors: Session made possible courtesy of Hudson Group, Marshall Foundation

Hunting the Killer

Join Troy Hillman, former homicide detective and author of "Chasing Down the Zombie Hunter," and Eli Frankel, author of "Sisters in Death," as they explore chilling true-crime cases, cold-case mysteries, and the relentless pursuit of justice.

Koffler Room 216 (Seats 89, Wheelchair accessible)  
Sun, Mar 15, 11:30 am - 12:25 pm
True Crime
Signing area: Sales & Signing Koffler/Commons (following presentation)

Panelists: Eli Frankel, Troy Hillman
Moderator: Holly Rosen
Sponsors: Session made possible courtesy of Research Corporation for Science Advancement, Sundt Construction, Inc.

Book:

Sisters in Death

The Black Dahlia, the Prairie Heiress, and Their Hunter
True Crime
Kensington Publishing Corp
October 2025
ISBN 9780806543765
400 pages
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