How do you not have a tv show. So well done. Couldn’t leave my seat.

I'm thumbs upping this sucker before I watch lol Who needs Dateline when we have Rootline. 😂

I wonder if Jean was going for an abortion and died of complications while recovering from the procedure. Purse later ditched in Griffith Park. Doubt she was ever there. So sad that she was never found

Although the story is interesting I find your night footage of deserted Hollywood streets even more fascinating. Amazing to see how empty it looks.

I just spent almost 90 mins. watching this story. You have a gift for storytelling, and that's an understatement. Tip-top editing and use of music, too. I love old Hollywood. Only been to LA as a child, but when I do go again, my list of places to visit would fill a notebook. I can't wait for your next masterpiece.

Kirk is somewhat of a rare name, and the fact that their paths crossed leads me to believe the “studio fixer” scenario. Sadly, she was a nobody compared to their leading man. Hola from Ecuador!

This was so interesting. When you said the ex-husband had scratch marks and that he had been on his boat the night she disappeared. Hmmm.

You definitely have to do a Black Dahlia episode. Hodel’s daughter, Tamar, was best friends with Michelle Phillips of the Mama’s and the Papa’s. Michelle was married to that POS of the same fame, John Phillips. John was accused many years later by his own daughter of violating her the exact same way. Michelle didn’t believe her despite rightfully sticking up for her best friend Tamar many years later. Even Tamar stepped up for Michelle’s step-daughter when Michelle disowned her for years after the fact. The stepdaughter in question is actress Mackenzie Phillips. Today, her father John Phillips is now well known to have been a monster in his own right. Looooove your work in this series. I just now found you and I’m hooked to your channel!

I grew up in the 1950's, going to the Farmer's Market many times with my mom and later as a teenager. I remember what it originally looked like very well. It's nice to know that Du Par's is still there. I went to the Du Par's in Studio City my entire life, until it was torn down in 2018. My friends and I called the FLW house in Los Feliz the Monkey House, because someone said it reminded them of the Wicked Witch's castle in "The Wizard of Oz." I was waiting for the name George Hodel to come up. That guy has been named in connection with every missing female case in Los Angeles in the late 1940's and later.

I grew up in North Hollywood and Burbank, so this was fascinating to me. Wouldn't have been surprised if Kirk Douglas did it or had it done, but the ex sounds more like it. Very sus, for sure. You are awesome! More content please!

I’m so glad you’re back filming tours and mystery content. I always enjoy old Hollywood anything 😊

Love this 2-part episode. Your storytelling just gets better and better! 😊 💕❤👍 👍 👍

Honestly Christine should’ve spoken out about what happened in 1949 to see what did she experienced when her mother disappeared and the horrible advice her father told her. What a shame she doesn’t want to talk about it.

Love these documentaries and how you present them film them - so great - Black Dhalia told from your perspective would be amazing

Another great in depth report Justin and, as always, told with true respect and empathy. All the gripping little details that really flesh out the story and help it come alive, you do her justice. RIP Jean. ( Watching the first part, my mind went straight to Kirk Douglas.)

According to several psychics, the Hodel house is extremely haunted. I don’t think Jean Spangler was there, ever. Great 2 part video Justin !

Great video! Impressive that nobody was around when you’ve done the video, you walked alone in the middle of the night! 🕵️‍♂️🌙 Stay safe!

Fab! You should have at least another 100k subs for this quality 👍👏👏

Thank you Justin for another page turner. There is something calming about your naration and style. All of the night scenes creatated great atmosphere and tension. Can't wait for the next one. Black Dahlia maybe?

Justin! Loved this story! You are such a great story teller. Its such a great relief to hear a voice that sounds so real, like a friend telling you a story. Now a days on a lot of these videos you get this ridiculous repetitive cadence that makes me think no wonder AI voice overs are being used. Monotonous, boring and small. Yours is your own and unique. Thank you for maintaing the dignity of a dying art.

You did a wonderful job. I've followed this story for many years but much of what you spoke of is new to me. I appreciate the time and effort the research took. I'm thoroughly impressed. I'm stunned that you called her daughter.

Amazing coverage of a Hollywood story I’ve never heard. Your research showing all the news articles and photos, census addresses, photography and narration is Emmy worthy. You must have filmed those nights scenes at 3 a.m. without a car passing you! I am definitely subscribing to your channel. Fantastic job and I tend to agree with your theory of Jean’s demise at the hands of the studio and an abortionist. What I don’t understand is why the note to Kirk was still in her purse. I would think the “fixers” would have checked the contents. And, what a very sad life Florence had with the loss of two children, a granddaughter and her husband. I wonder how old Christine was when she fully realized the story of her mother’s disappearance because you can bet her dad and step-mother didn’t tell her. Your choice of music was perfect!

I watched every Carol Burnett show live because I lived on Beverly Boulevard and Genesee, which is across from CBS. I have great stories to tell you if you ever want.

Liking and adding to watch list for when I finish work later! You are the best! 🥳✨️

Poor Grandmother! What a tragedy. To lose both her children? Awful!

That jaws house has to be one of the ugliest houses I’ve ever witnessed. 😂

I’m on my third watch through of your Jean series, we need your take on Elizabeth Short next! Thank you for all your hard work putting these together.

Another wonderful double episode Justin. So well researched and I loved seeing the spots as they are today mixed in with the articles and photos you found from the day. I appreciate all the effort you put in to these. I hope the interview with Mamie Van Doren works out you are such a good interviewer and I always look forward to seeing new interviews from you (although I love these tours as well!) I still think about that interview you did with Mark Patton often. I hadn't thought about those pre 1996 days in a long time when I watched that video and it really allowed me to look back on memories and feelings I hadn't thought about properly and gave me words to something I experienced but mostly witnessed as a young women volunteering and spending time with men dying of AIDS and living HIV+. That interview deeply effected me and I hope you get to do a lot more hosting like these tours and the interviews which you are so skilled and talented at. Your thoughtfulness shines through in both and I really value how well you present the histories and the people you are interviewing. Anyways, sorry for the gush, but I figure it's always better to say the nice things your thinking and I hope you know how good you are at this. I also hope you are well and having a good 2024 so far. All the best x All the best.

Jean's story is like something out of an Elmore Leanard .book. Your location filming, story-telling and atmosphere just bring it to life. Thank you!

So fun to follow these! This is off topic, Justin, but I am currently reading Charlotte Stewart’s autobiography and thought of you because she names so many Hollywood locations (Pasadena Playhouse one of them, which I saw on here…) between that and the stories she tells and names she drops, it is absolutely WILD! (especially for someone who played Miss Beadle on Little House) 😮😮😮! With all your Hollywood knowledge and the way show biz people connect I think you may enjoy it. Thanks again for these awesome break downs!

Hooray! I’ve loved every single one of your videos! I was thrilled to see a new one! Carol Burnett and Carpenters are my faves- so far…👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

Thumbing up cuz I know it will be well done!

Excellent storytelling, you brought this story to life. Sad case

I thought the same thing -- that Jean could still be alive at 100! But as you say, it's too improbable to believe. I'm not surprised that Jean's daughter Christine didn't agree to speak with you -- and I imagine, you would have been surprised if she had! But as you are so thorough with your research, it was worth a try. I have no idea how Jean's disappearance played outside of LA & Hollywood after its first notoriety, but perhaps moving Christine to Florida, across the country also fit in with Dexter's ulterior motives -- not only to remove Christine from Jean's family but also himself from the LA police department's eyes -- at least Christine could grow up without being known for her mother's infamous disappearance during her childhood in a new location. Kirk Douglas's life seems as film noir as his first movies were. It does seem likely that Jean and Kirk slept together and when she became pregnant she would have needed his help for an abortion. She might have likely believed that a studio doctor's abortion procedure would be a safer alternative than trying to find an abortionist on her own. But tragically, I think she died during or after her abortion. Why her purse was flung out by Griffith Park is intriguing -- was it placed there as a false clue while her body was being disposed of elsewhere? I guess at that time dogs weren't used by PDs for scenting out clues. Her purse might have been ideal for that. Poor Jean and her family. Two forever missing children. Thank you for your tour and vast research as you followed her trail and all the outliers that emerged. Two questions -- I forgot if you mentioned it, but did the police ever call the number Jean gave to her sister-in-law that last evening? And did Thad Brown (who questioned Kirk Douglas) also work on the William Desmond Taylor murder case? His name sounds familiar to me.

It’s 4:22 am and I had to stay up and watch alll of this! It was well worth it!! You would think a daughter would want to know what happened to their mother throughout the years…

I always enjoy your work. It's spellbinding, I got a chill at coyote part.

Another great vlog. I remember reading about this in a book a decade ago. I came away thinking Kirk Douglas was involved. It does sound like she was pregnant and the fixers came to ‘help”. I don’t know why the ex husband would be suspect. Just revenge? Why would he take her out on his boat and dump her? That’s his daughter’s mother. Anyway, like you said, we will never know. RIP Jean. 💕

Thank you for presenting another fascinating Hollywood mystery, Justin! You have a great style in the way these tales are told and I look forward to watching more.

I say YES please do a deep dive into the whole Black Dahlia story. Please, please, please!

Just discovered this. That is how I spent my Saturday night! Keep up the great storytelling! My money was on Mr. Douglas.

Another fascinating documentary. Thank you. I look forward to the next one.

Dexter Benner had every reason to do it; the studio fixers is a good theory too

Really good. Lots of new information that I've never heard before.

Just found you Justin and quite impressed im 3rd generation Californian and as a retired banker from Los Angeles mingled with several celebs in my day and could never get enough of scandals and murders in tinseltown. Got way to obsessed with the Manson murders and connected with a few gay celebs in my day. Thanks for your great stories and must say you have a very soothing narrators voice.

SUBSCRIBED! Currently you're at 13.9K, and I'm delighted to be joining at this point as I predict your channel will be at 1M subs in a few years. I happened upon it today (20 May 2024) via the William Desmond Taylor series. Your research is thorough-the photos and clips you insert are enlightening-and your on-screen persona and presentation are charming. I'd never heard of Jean Spangler or some of the dramatis personae associated with Taylor, nor had I known so much detail about his murder. You have a lot of empathy, insight and compassion and are easy on the eyes 😉(and ears). One request: when you mention property values, income, etc. would you add what they are in current dollars accounting for inflation in future videos? Thank you for all your hard work, and best wishes. 💗 from 🗽

Very well done! The music and old pictures brought the story to life.

I agree with you. Dexter did it. Owes child support, and wanted custody of daughter. Did not say anything nice about Jean when taking Jean' mom to court.

Your channel and these videos need so many more viewers! Such good content.

Your videos are so in depth compared to the short similar subject videos on youtube,showing the locations and taking your time gives a real feel to the story and invironment,great work Justin,love your videos ❤. Paul UK

Love all your productions. Must remember to start earlier because I have to watch til the end, no matter the time. Couldn't help noticing that Dexter, as per his wishes, was buried at sea. Hmm. 🤔

i saw that coyote about 15 seconds before you did and was going to tell you to look back at the footage! i am impressed by the sheer lack of people and traffic around while you filmed this. this is also the most comprehensive look at the jean spangler case i have ever seen/heard/read about - much appreciated all the incredible research you did on this. i have walked past both jean's and florence's houses in the miracle mile many times and did not know they had lived there! i think it likely dexter murdered her, but i think she was pregnant at the time with kirk's baby and intending to get an abortion. did you notice dexter was buried at sea as per his wishes?

I am always looking forward to the next Story Location Tour! Thank you for this "keeper!"

Thanks for this in depth look at one of many missing women who are barely remembered. When they are remembered it's the lurid details of their lives. I heard about Jean Spangler but now I'm glad to have learned more about her. I feel so bad for her mother going through so much loss. My mother likewise was prevented from seeing her first grandchild for many years but fortunately when she became an adult she sought us all out and we reconnected. My mother got to see her several times before she died it really surprises me that Christine never contacted her grandmother. So sad.

Intriguing! Loved this. Thanks.

Thank you so much for another excellent Hollywood story and tour! I’m definitely leaning towards the ex-husband but I guess we’ll never know.

Love your tours. Well researched, good perspectives and your narration is smooth. Great job!

Kirk Douglas told police that on the set of YOUNG MAN WITH A HORN, he had spoken to Jean, and kidded with her, but said they never "dated". So what other Kirk did she know, and why the note telling "Kirk" of seeing Dr. Scott? Then, Kirk is widely suspected of having raped under-aged Natalie Wood over 6 hours at the Chateau Marmont, but Natalie refused to ever name him, saying only her rapist was a famous movie star. Never charged, he denied it, and rode out decades of persistent whispers. We can't condemn suspects like Douglas or Dr. Hodel, but neither can we deny our suspicions. Great job here, JUSTIN ROOT.

Fantastic video and facts! Love your location tour videos. Your research is very thorough and enjoy the fun facts and tid bits of information. 😊

I love your work. I wait anxiously for your next video. Concerning this one. i believe the ex husband killed her. Whether an accident or murder. Then disposed of her body. BTW. Still waiting for the Carol Burnett interview. LOL. Love ya, Sandy

I just adore your videos! Old Hollywood is fascinating, especially the scandal. Please keep them coming!

Wow, love your terrific production of this classic Hollywood mystery, so well told and researched! I tend towards the husband-did-it hypothesis; he seems to have had motive, means, and opportunity, assuming he was lying about not meeting Jean that night. What a sad story for Jean's mother also. BTW, I understand Steve Hodel, George Hodel's son, wrote another book accusing his father of also being the Zodiac Killer, which seems a really far-fetched theory.

Justin, you again did a great job on reporting. You are gifted. Thanks

You did a great job with the research on this story! I was thinking botched abortion too. So much tragedy for this family. Btw, I also read Hodel's book, and while his father was obviously a very sick and creepy man, I agree with you that I don't think he killed the Black Dahlia. Anyway, I will definitely check out some of your other vids! Great work!

JUSTIN, WHERE R U??!! Please let it be known that you are missed......PLEASE COME BACK TO US!!! I DO HOPE THAT ALL IS WELL WITH YOU!!!

Wow; my attention span is SO short but now I’m halfway through part 2. Just found your channel, really interesting

I love your vids detailing Hollywood history and neighborhoods. Have any books you recommend? Now I want to plan a trip for my partner and I to visit Hollywood after seeing your videos. 👏👏👏

I really love your show. I get lost in these stories. Also, I no longer look at my LA neighborhood the same.

Loved these episodes on Jean. You really worked hard & did your research. I also liked how you took us to locations that brought to life Jean’s story. Because the police did not investigate her ex & rule him out as a suspect, it leaves me with the thought that it is possible that he had something to do with her disappearance. That or like you believe, she had a botched abortion & died from it & her body was dumped somewhere. I truly feel for what Florence went through such a sad life.

Why wouldn't Christine not want to talk about her mother? Unless she was fed a line of shit by someone.

These are two more great films, Justin. The attention to detail, research, photography and archive photos and material is amazing. It must literally take ages to put everything together along with the additional information about related locations and people. I enjoyed the George Reeves films for the same reasons.

A great, well researched, presentation. I learned so many new details of the Jean Spangler story.

I think it was too sad for Christine to talk about her Mom. 😢

Justin, you've got me SHOOK with this Suspenseful Spangler Expose. I'm LOVING your content and presentation. It's truly like time traveling back to the Glamorous, yet Grimy side of Golden Age Of Hollywood. NEW SUBBIE❤

Hi Justin, new to your channel, so glad to discover your channel. Always fascinated by the era of 20’s 30’s and 40’s the fashions were absolutely beautiful. Love how well done you do your stories. Thank you !! You’re the Best.

Fasinating. I wish you would do more.

Love watching your content. You have a great way of explaining a story. Not rushed and full of great details.

Excellent job on all of these.

That was really, really good! I love the fact that you know so much about LA and continue to research it. I've subscribed, and now I'm going to watch your George Reeves story. I thought it was neat what you said here about Eddie Mannix because I had already thought that if Kirk Douglas was involved, his studio would take care of it for him.

Brilliantly done… a very sad story but so interesting. Thank you

Love your work so much - ❤❤ be well

Love the night scenes, Fabulous work !

Wow that was so interesting, thank you! My first time visiting your channel and I am now off to watch more! You're a great storyteller and your knowledge is incredible.

Great natural presentation and detailed content, I'm very glad to have found your channel! On a side note - I don't blame Christine for not wanting to be involved,

very interesting you did a great job.

Your videos make me go to the places on maps so i can see too. Amazing as always! ❤🎉

This is so fascinating- thank you!!

You are a great story teller !!! Love your programs and hope u will do many many more

Once again Justin, great job!

I'd love to see you and Scott Michaels working together

Excellent job!

New Sub, great info!

Liked & subscribed ❤ 🙏

So so good. Appreciate what you do!

This was sooooooo good. Thank you. I’ve got to watch the Miracle Mile.

Excellent story-telling. I agree with your conclusion as to what happened but it would have been great if the police followed up on the husband. I imagine Dexter poisoned the mind of Christine so she never sought out Jean's mother, her grandmother. Too sad for all.

This was fascinating - and you've effectively created an ambience of Old Hollywood. I hadn't been familiar with the case of Jean Spangler. I read Steve Hodel's book, however, and personally was not convinced by his theory. In fact, a photo he included (you actually display it at 22:40, the image on the right) that was supposedly of Elizabeth Short was obviously not her, and her own family stated that it wasn't her in the photo. To get that simple detail wrong didn't help his case.

Thank you again for the great research. I really love your channel.

My first time here. Very intriguing!

I think it's very possible that Dexter had something to do with her disappearance. I guess we will never know, unfortunately. Thank you for this series of videos, and take care.

Absolutely riveting. Fascinating story