Short's death became the subject of a 2006 film directed by Brian De Palma, starring Scarlett Johansson and Hilary Swank. The alleged murderer, Leslie Dillon, entered Short's life by way of her landlord Mark Hansen, a shady Hollywood mogul-type who seemed obsessed with the young beauty. Eatwell claimed that like many girls seeking their big break, Short was lured by the wealthy businessman, who promised a bright future ahead. Eatwell claimed that legal documents revealed one of Short’s female confidants confirmed Hansen became enraged by Short’s behavior. As for Hansen, Eatwell claimed he remained on the police suspect list for the rest of his life, but was never charged.

Source: Fox News December 21, 2017 10:01 UTC