The Mysterious Disappearance of Jean Spangler Story Location Tour Episode 1

[@wendylederer367]

I like that your showing things that I’ve never seen before. All I’ve ever heard about Jean Spangler was her life right before she died and her disappearance. It must have taken some time to dig up all this information. Your honoring her memory by showing that she’s wasn’t a tragic figure. She was a human being that walked this earth and she lived and loved. She deserves to be honored and remembered.

[@TheJustinRootShow]

Thank you for appreciating it Wendy. Really nice to read all of this. She does deserve to be remembered!

[@ThomasDaly-ug1yc]

Interesting connection to Kirk Douglas, thanks for showing us her life after all these years. I wish she could get some justice.

[@deb310red]

Kirk Douglas was certainly a villain in poor Natalie Wood 's life.

[@aksez2u]

Oh boy! Sitting here looking for something to watch and Justin Root posts a two part video! I am very happy 😊 Haven't even watched it yet, but thank you for the hard work you put into all your videos!

[@TheJustinRootShow]

Nothing like an unsettling story before bed 😂😂

[@shawntaylor5468]

I’m so freaking excited to watch this tonight!

[@TheJustinRootShow]

Ahhh thank you!! @@shawntaylor5468

[@ferhat1983aydin]

@@TheJustinRootShow soon dallas

[@237hardy]

Thank you for these new videos, Justin. Im a born and raised L.A. baby and love seeing these local locales and hidden stories! Screamed when I saw the Highland Park sign off the 110!

[@TheJustinRootShow]

Thats high praise from a native!! Thank you!!

[@cookingartguy2170]

I've been starved for something new chronicling old Hollywood lore, and this really sated my appetite! Wonderfully done as always Mr Root, and great investigative reporting. Love it!

[@TheJustinRootShow]

Thank you, thank you thank you!!

[@mab790]

I lived in LA and remember many of these locations. I shopped at Farmers Market and walked around Park LaBrea. I was fascinated by Jean Spangler. Thank you for adding many details to her story and making her come to life. I believe a powerful person got rid of her.

[@sharonglass2137]

Your impeccable research, care and consideration of the people you focus on, along with the impact their lives and deaths had on their loved ones, is rare and refreshing to watch.

[@TheJustinRootShow]

Thank you Sharon that is so wonderful to here.

[@Bandit1316]

I want to say this, I watch any and all stories of old Hollywood. You do an excellent job. You bring the heart and soul to these people that are long gone, and sometimes forgotten. Thank you.

[@lemorab1]

I first heard of Jean Spangler's disappearance in 1958, when I was ten, on a summer day camp trip to Fern Dell with a church group of kids. Other kids told me that "a girl" disappeared there and only her purse was found. I forgot about this until as an adult, I heard about this story in connection with some less savory details about Kirk Douglas' life. A rumor that wouldn't die circulated for years that he had something to do with Spangler's vanishing.

[@rinohunter6190]

Love these incredible videos on topics so interesting and not predictable in any sense. I particularly love the music montages!

[@TheJustinRootShow]

Love a music montage myself. Ha!! :)

[@heidi5333]

Justin! It's Heidi..the George Reeves series fan😊 And look at you, in the flooooow, and doing a two-parter. I'm thrilled, coffee ready, and grateful for your research, channel and choice of subject matter. No one covers old Hollywood like you do.... including the tragedies, like Jean. Thank you!

[@TheJustinRootShow]

Hi Heidi!! Trying to get more and more out there, thank you for the kind words as always. Big fan of coffee too, lol.

[@heidi5333]

☕☕☕☕☕☕, hahaha You're doing fantastic! Lots of us fans 😄

[@cocoaorange1]

True, he does a great job. I love old Hollywood stories as well.

[@toddbonin6926]

The best days are days when a new Justin Root video is in my feed!!!!

[@matherman5833]

Another thrilling story!! Thanks so much for putting in the time and giving us this gift! I’m hooked, about to start part 2 now! Bravo 🎉

[@normajefferson3977]

I’m so glad to have found you again. Some reason I couldn’t find anything newer than the Carol Burnett documentary,which in my book was stellar. I will be watching and catching up. Love you

[@TheJustinRootShow]

Thank you, sorry you haven't seen the newer ones. I've posted a few since Carol.

[@disturbinglypragmatic]

Holy good God! A new Justin Root video!!! I’m so excited to watch. Thanks, Justin!

[@TheJustinRootShow]

Holy Thanks! lol

[@stephaniewilliams9559]

So glad you posted! Love, love your videos. A lot of the places you show, I've either drove by, visited or lived near. Keep them coming!

[@TheJustinRootShow]

Thank you!! They're fun to drive by or visit aren't they?!

[@stephaniewilliams9559]

@@TheJustinRootShow Yes indeed 😊

[@nancyoleksy]

The more I see pictures of Jean Spangler I think she is the woman in Dr Hodels little picture book. People thought it was Elizabeth Short but I think it looks more like Jean. Such crazy stuff back then.

[@TheJustinRootShow]

Hmmm... I'm still not sold on Hodel. Wonder if we will ever know.

[@ciah63]

These videos are so well done! 👏👏👏

[@TheJustinRootShow]

Thank you so much!

[@joanndallas4683]

Well done Justin! I love the back stories and how it all comes together. Looking forward to your next!

[@TheJustinRootShow]

Thank you, I tend to go off on tangents but glad you think it comes together, haha.

[@lylafournier-mm5th]

Fiction. Pure fiction

[@esliet]

Absolutely love old Hollywood. Thanks for well narrated story

[@michaelburgess9707]

You are an excellent storyteller, in everyway. From your chose of music to the somewhat obscure topics. Your research is impeccable. Being from Hollywood and having left decades ago, I was interested in these very things you so ably present. I look forward to all your work, thanks.

[@TheJustinRootShow]

Thank you so much Michael. It's really terrific to hear all this. Truly appreciate it.

[@judykeir601]

Another very interesting video from you. I’ve been waiting. Thank you!

[@TheJustinRootShow]

Thank you Judy!

[@Linda-pw8gx]

Oops I tapped on part 2 first, here now. Love your videos justin❤

[@danellemoore1461]

Ah! I've been dying for a new video. Thank you. You are so good at bringing us right into the screen with you. A nice, gentle walking tour with loads of scandal and intrigue. Always a bit of a Film Noir vibe. I can hear the background noise, but I can also hear you. I love that technique. It's a little bit surreal. I'm not even sure if I'm describing it correctly but I like the feel of it. Anyway, love you! Thank you, again.

[@TheJustinRootShow]

Ahhh, what a fantastic comment. Wow, thank you. I'm so glad you enjoy and feel as if you're walking with me.

[@sallyhansen8389]

Your videos are very well done. Many thanks for what you do. 💕

[@kimhughes5030]

Thrilled to see you post a new 2 part video! I love your voice btw- very soothing to listen to as I’m settling in, getting ready to fall asleep!!❤️

[@TheJustinRootShow]

Thank you!! Hope you finished vefore falling asleep, lol.

[@kimhughes5030]

@@TheJustinRootShow I did- then watched it again today! Just relaxing to listen to- like someone telling me a story.

[@MESSY-BAE]

I just found your channel and I am very pleased 😊. Justin you just found a new subscriber and thank you 😊

[@lauriepearce]

Justin, thank you so much for all your hard work and total dedication!!! Can't get enough of you my friend...keep them coming!!!

[@margotwest6264]

Justin Root, this is a terrific documentary! You are a skilled, talented producer. I’m thrilled I’ve found your channel. I can promise you, I will be devouring everything you produce!

[@tuitama7914]

Best story I've watched on Jean Spangler! Awesome 👍👍

[@jro6681]

I just found your channel, and I love it. So far, my favorite episodes have been William Desmond Taylor and Jean Spangler. I have been enjoying binging on your videos. Your commentary is insightful and exceptional.

[@4Topwood]

Another great video! Your research and presentation are first-rate. Thank you so much.

[@jerrymoore838]

Thank you Justin! You never disappoint

[@TheJustinRootShow]

Give it time.... haha. Thank you.

[@carolynkingsley4421]

Another well known vlogger did a story on this woman, but I like yours better. It has far more detail. Interesting.

[@TheJustinRootShow]

Thank you, her case is so hard to find new info on.

[@MICHELLE-gu2qc]

I just found your channel, I must say I watch a lot of Golden Hollywood mysteries. Your videos are the most indepth, informative videos there are. You do great editing and story telling. Well done

[@paustinheaton]

Fascinating!! So happy to see your new video pop up in my feed. Another unsolved mystery to add to what must be a long list - actor David Bacon, (The Masked Marvel) a 1943 unsolved murder.

[@TheJustinRootShow]

Ohhhh I'll look that one up. Thank you.

[@linb5216]

I live in Connecticut. When l was a teenager in the late 60’s, we had a dance club called The Hullabaloo. Definitely catered to only teens and we had to show our ID to get in. The club had black lights, multicolored strobe lights flickering all around the club, etc! It was awesome!! WOW, what memories came to mind when you mentioned Hullabaloo!

[@AussieAngel826]

Been wanting someone to make a video on her on the locations. Thanks

[@sharonfranklin9255]

So thrilled to see a new presentation. Very interesting and well done❤

[@TheJustinRootShow]

Thank you so much Sharon.

[@cathpeterson1944]

awesome vlog with lots of details surrounding her disappearance and her background information

[@TheJustinRootShow]

Thank you!!!!

[@cathpeterson1944]

🤗

[@lisetteeliseparis7070]

Thank you! I think about Jean every now and then. RIP Jean 💖

[@shane6115]

Justin your channel is brilliant, I’ve watched lots of your videos and especially loved the Karen carpenter one. Keep them coming and helllo from Dublin Ireland 🇮🇪

[@TheJustinRootShow]

How thrilling to know I've reached Ireland. Wow. Thank you so much!!

[@paulamiles9559]

Justin, I love your voice, vocabulary and phrasing. You are a skilled narrator . I enjoy the history of show biz in LA. . I enjoyed finding out more about Jean Spangler.

[@OleHippy]

How do you get these pictures these days with no traffic and no pedestrians? Amazing!

[@IDShar]

Kirk Douglas seems like he was an arrogant and not nice character. It could be he had something to do with her murder. The husband angle seems possible, too. But Douglas was an up and coming star and the studio system would protect him from bad publicity. I hope you do more of the Hollywood mysteries. The details you have and the locations are far and above anything I've seen before. I am a true crime junkie and I have lots of biographies on Hollywood. You really bring these stories to life!

[@maryg2915]

You might consider sending this to the Unsolved No More channel. He did an episode on Jean and I think he would appreciate the details you include.

[@TheJustinRootShow]

I'll have to check that channel out thank you.

[@alvilla9659]

Thank you for this video Justin. I can see you put a lot of work into it. I love LA history.

[@TeeLeea]

Great video!! I love your content! I always learn something new!

[@dickiegreenleaf750]

Stunning job per usual. That school looks like a Holiday Inn motel not a school from the Midwest. Unless you meant the BEFORE pic. LOL!!!!!

[@TheJustinRootShow]

Haha, yeah it does look like a Holiday Inn.

[@silverstuff182]

I appreciate your slow and steady video work and your thoughtful, clear narration.

[@TheJustinRootShow]

Thanks

[@divencemoore7111]

As always, I appreciate the detail and attention you provide with your vids. Odd that you mentioned connection between Spangler and Short. Looking at the news photos taken during custody battles, she does resemble Elizabeth Short.

[@margotwest6264]

I just wrote the last rave review of your incredible documentary on Jean Spangler (I called you talented) and I wanted to add that I believe her husband is a probable culprit. Any lawyer can tell you the most dangerous and violent acts take place as a result of family court issues and Jean was embroiled in a doozy of a fight for custody. Also, you self-criticize about veering off the beaten trail during your observations, but I think they’re 1) relevant and 2) tremendously interesting! No complaints here. Thanks, Margot West; Scottsdale, AZ.

[@thunderousapplause]

Yippety skippety! Watching on a cold and rainy LA eve-ning. TY Justin.

[@joanholg15]

Have never heard of her, but she was a beautiful woman. Well done videos on old Hollywood/Los Angeles. Grew up in West LA, yet there is so much I didn’t know about. We were at the beach in Malibu & Santa Monica growing up. My parents were both beach folks. But awesome stories & olde LA history…😊

[@MisterSplendy]

Yes! We get another old Hollywood mystery! Mabel Normand, I heard and knew about. But Jean Spangler is new to me. I'm going to enjoy this (as usual) 😊

[@islandgirlamelia1721]

Excellent video!! You have the perfect voice for all media. How do I find your podcast?

[@KimberlyJohnson-c5j]

Thanks for this great

[@danapretzer1895]

I've been Rooting for you to get a new upload and now we have 2. Bravo love the detective side of these episodes. Now if we could time warp back to the 40s and you were a Hollywood Private eye . Who would you be. I see you as a mix between Philip Marlow and a little Barney Fife to take the edge off. Anyway great job shamus. Lol

[@TheJustinRootShow]

I see myself more of a young Barbara Stanwyck but thank you. 😂

[@danapretzer1895]

Fred MacMurray and you no f l u b b er or 3 sons just double indemnity for you 2 lol

[@enekervis]

You know, it's highly probable that everyone was living at the house as 1931 was a terrible - hard to describe absolutely awful - year of our great depression following the stock market crash of 1929.

[@TheJustinRootShow]

Great point! Very true and I hadn't taken that into account.

[@geminieveryday9813]

Interesting! I lived at Park La Brea 10 years ago. I've walked past her home many times to get my grandson from Hancock Elementry School which is directly across the street from her home.

[@lorraineforster8164]

Who is Justin Root and who is Jean Spangler? Looks like I will be watching a double mystery tonight. 😊 thank you

[@79Bobola]

I think she was def seeing Kirk Douglas, and it was casual and she was having fun, but I’ve always thought her ex did it. With the custody battle, her pregnancy, and his new wife, she was getting in the way of everything. He was late with child support payments, and I think they were rumored to be still seeing each other despite his new marriage. I think he was abusive and manipulative, and he killed her. Really sad story.

[@capoislamort100]

I think Kirk Douglas did it, or someone within the Hollywood circle got her killed, and then had the whole case shut down.

[@julietrask7497]

Justin I missed you! Kirk Douglas was her murderer, or a hired man a ‘fixer’ took care of Jean.Kirk Douglas also brutally r’d a 15 yr old Natalie Wood in 1953. Horrible man, I’m feeling she was dumped in the L.A. River not too far from Griffith Park. Teeth, I keep seeing teeth. I am a psychic.

[@TheJustinRootShow]

I believe everything I've read about Kirk Douglas. He seemed like an awful man. I didn't love him when I met him either. I think he's definitely responsible for her disappearance but I'm not sure exactly how. The Fixer seems like the answer.

[@EYE_GOTCHA]

Kirk Douglas was, indeed, a nasty creature. He gave me the creeps, even years before I heard about Jean Spangler and Natalie Wood.

[@TheJustinRootShow]

@@EYE_GOTCHA Can't stand him. Didn't like him when I met him either.

[@BrisLS1]

His son, Gordon Gecko, also made a movie about killing his wife, "A Perfect Murder", good film. Their genetics are so distinctive and exactly replicated. Let's hope not all of them, kid.

[@julietrask7497]

@@TheJustinRootShow Yes, “no blood my hands” is what I am seeing him say to someone.

[@ericmoore571]

Very interesting!

[@maizie9454]

big thanks for the valentino connection!

[@Tomes23]

3:44 All of those people definitely could have lived in the house for a short period of time. Not unusual for large families.

[@laurencaulton103]

Ex-husband. Child support. Where's the mystery?

[@susanfaulkner2304]

I like that house next to Jeans wedding picture, where she had her wedding shower.

[@herb4991]

He's back! Thanks Justin for reminding us all why L.A. is such a sorted little burg!

[@cleopatrabonz]

She was very pretty.

[@deboramccallum3987]

Full circle..I live near DC and often go walking in Oak Hill cemetary where President Lincoln's son Willie was once interred

[@terr777]

Fun fact: Jennifer Warnes (Up Where We Belong, I've Had the Time of My Life) was in the original LA cast of HAIR. The cast appeared on the Smothers Brothers and it's in KZbin.

[@MisterSplendy]

Mamie Van Doren...Oooooo getting her on your show would be lot's of fun.

[@RWernsing]

It's a census. Not concensus.😅

[@TheJustinRootShow]

I can't believe I said that. I heard it when I was editing and just couldn't go back to Highland Park to correct it. 😂😂

[@AmyWebster-u6l]

We are surrounded by stories.

[@PeterShieldsukcatstripey]

The area is so quiet.

[@annarowden9457]

I had a relative who lived on the Colgate from 1958 to 2004. I was wondering if it was the same address because she was 62 hundred also.

[@Melons-vg8dq]

Kirk Douglas's new movie was about to come out and the Los Angeles DA is cracking down on abortions. That note to Kirk was a suicide note

[@angierucinski5694]

There was a headline there at around the 26:30 saying Jean could have the child but"Not Her Career".

[@maryhooper786]

She was Beautiful

[@joseyeastwood]

Rest In Peace Jean.

[@Eternal7834]

Kirk Douglas knew more than he told...

[@mistiroberts1576]

Jean Spangler was my 6th cousin 3xs removed

[@VintageVera]

I think the note was written to Kirk Douglas who was acquainted with Spangler from the movie Young Man With a Horn. He vehemently denied having any involvement with Jean but, come on, how many other Kirks did she know? So, he possibly killed her.

[@MrEdWeirdoShow]

Douglas was also known to have forced himself on Nat Wood when she was young. Just saying.

[@VintageVera]

gross@@MrEdWeirdoShow

[@AmirRashid-c3t]

It's obvious she never skipped her home town unless she had an motive or was involved with someone she knew and I generally believe she was abducted and murdered by someone known to her and that's why she never surfaced and since 1949 someone who was responsible for her abduction and murder has got away and it's likely her killer is most likely dead now.

[@artniola]

❤

[@cathy3613]

What is with talking like a thousand miles a minute to annoy the story

[@heinkle1]

The “1940 consensus” was a great period in American history - I’m sure we can all agree with that.

[@marianavarro3111]

The note indicates that she was pregnant and could no longer wait due to her belly. Struggling fight fell down hill strap of her cloth purse broke while trying to run away before falling 👜🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳

[@PeterShieldsukcatstripey]

She was very beautiful.

[@JtTossaintt]

🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@BrisLS1]

Read my mind. I was just thinking yesterday, what great actor Michael Douglas is. His voice is so unique, I wonder if any of the comedians could do an impression of it. I know I couldn’t even try. But what a talent, always love watching him.

[@BrisLS1]

Oh wow, I was a Panther in 2nd grade too! Crazy.

[@Scorpion-np8gk]

I know what you mean with old newspapers! Hilarious pointless stories about dinner parties and who was invited and what they ate…. My daughter pointed out “can you imagine the drama or reading that and figuring hot who wasn’t invited and why? 🤣 then Ww2 happened and the news seemed to shift some.

[@ferhat1983aydin]

Soon dallas

[@maryhooper786]

Maybe she is the Woman who’s Ghost is haunting The Hollywood Sign

[@evelynwilson1566]

Were the family rich? They may well have lived in a two bedroom house when they first moved to the area.

[@claradiaz3147]

What's the significance of the note to Kirk (presumably Douglas)? Was she pregnant by him? If true, could this be a motive for murder?

[@edcpike]

I’m 67 years old. The only Kirk I’ve ever heard of in my years on this planet is Kirk Douglas. Wonder how many Kirk’s were living in California at that time? Hmmmm🤔

[@anneraso5621]

I heard on a podcast about Jean that there were only 29 Kirks in CA at the time of her murder.

[@edcpike]

@ that’s an awful lot for a very unusual name 🤔

[@peterm1826]

Did they deceiver the cryptic note she left behind?

[@cleopatrabonz]

I love that 1940’s jazz/ swing, music, I just wish living in that era was good for all Americans instead of the majority. Everyone were fabulous dressers, man and women alike in Hollywood, unlike today in America where we dress so casual, these days you’d have to take a trip to Milan, Italy if you want to see chic and fabulous clothing, not here anymore.