Ali Baba's In North Hollywood
Street addresses get re-numbered over time, whatever they call that process, so I think Ali Baba’s was at this spot, rather than the mini-mart right down there with Subway (present day street address). Maybe Ali Baba’s was down there though, I don’t know but will find out.
Also, an interesting tidbit. When Holmes was released from protective custody after the murders and refusing to turn state’s evidence, detective Tom Lange gave John a ride to the Lankershim impound lot to pick up the Chevy Malibu, which was about nine miles from Ali Baba’s. Just more useless trivia for you 😉
Ali Baba’s building?
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Gayle 2:41 am on November 9, 2015 Permalink |
I searched for more info on Ali Baba’s. I could not find anything either. It’s so frustrating when there is not a single thing that comes up. I had never heard of it before, but sounds like it was an interesting place. That photo you posted is of a Mexican restaurant in the shoddy part of NoHo, but it’s a great inexpensive place to eat. I’ll see if I can find out if it was the location of Ali Baba’s the next time I eat there.
John 7:42 am on November 9, 2015 Permalink |
Thanks Gayle. Yes, I find that the best food spots are usually the unknown mom and pop places.
Gayle 12:26 am on January 26, 2016 Permalink |
The last time I was there, I asked around…no one knew what I was talking about.
Kamala Almanzar 12:12 am on March 11, 2016 Permalink |
I worked at Ali Baba’s owned by Eddie Nash. It was on Sunset Blvd in Hollywood. I was a belly dancer in the late 70s, early 80s there. Looks like someone shared my blog below
John 11:39 am on March 14, 2016 Permalink
You’re welcome Kimdance. It sounds awesome. If you have any Eddie Nash stories, if any you want to share, please email me at wonderland1981blog@gmail.com. I am writing a book about the Wonderland murders and Eddie is a key player. Thanks again.
Yours,
John
Bruce Hallett 7:28 am on November 9, 2015 Permalink |
This is so interesting to me. I, first started to show an interest in the Wonderland Murders after seeing the E True Hollywood Story. Then I saw the movie Wonderlnd, ever since then I have been fascinated with the case. Thanks for having this blog, I look forward to your posts.
John 7:42 am on November 9, 2015 Permalink |
Thanks Bruce, me too obviously ha! – and there’s more to come!
localarts 2:12 pm on March 15, 2016 Permalink
With tax season around the corner, I got to thinking. I wonder how much Eddie actually paid out in federal income tax? With all his various business ventures, I’d say most of it was done in cash. I could easily see one of his employee’s leaving the Starwood with a grocery bag full of cash headed to Dona Lola.
John 11:39 am on March 16, 2016 Permalink
Lots of ways to cut corners when you take in cash as payment and no true money trail.
localarts 9:08 pm on March 16, 2016 Permalink |
Yep. I would say most everything he did was cash. I’ve always thought it would have been cool for Eddie to have a yard sale while he was still residing at Dona Lola. With all the personal artifacts he held as collateral for drug debts, it would have been like a shopping emporium in that little cul de sac! I can see Diles standing there with a cigar box full of money ready to make change when a customer needed to break a 50 or 100 dollar bill…
localarts 8:48 am on March 17, 2016 Permalink |
Yep. I’d say 95% of everything he did was cash.
localarts 1:43 pm on March 17, 2016 Permalink |
Always thought it would have been cool for Eddie to have a yard sale while still residing at Dona Lola. With all the personal artifacts he held as collateral for drug debts, it would have been a shopping emporium. I could see Diles standing there with a cigar box full of money ready to make change for someone who needed to break a 50 or 100 dollar bill.. I can just see those antique Colts glissining in the sun as they sat on one of those fold-out tables in the front yard. It would have been a specticle no doubt.