Elizabeth Linington
Novelist

Elizabeth Linington Net Worth

Elizabeth Linington was an American mystery novelist born in 1921 in Aurora, IL. She is most famous for creating the character of LAPD Homicide Lieutenant Luis Mendoza, which was featured in her first novel, Case Pending (1960). This novel was nominated for a Mystery Writers of America award.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day March 11, 1921
Birth Place Aurora, IL
Age 99 YEARS OLD
Died On Apr 5, 1988 (age 67)
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💰 Net worth: $100K - $1M

About

A twentieth-century American mystery Novelist, she is best known for creating the popular character of LAPD Homicide Lieutenant Luis Mendoza. Case Pending (1960), her first novel featuring Mendoza, was nominated for a Mystery Writers of America award.

Before Fame

A woman of many interests, she studied archaeology, antique weapons, gemstones, and the occult.

Trivia

She wrote under numerous pen names, including Anne Blaisdell and Lesley Egan.

Family Life

She was born in Aurora, Illinois. She married Thomas Linington.

Associated With

She was nominated for an Edgar Award, an honor named for Edgar Allan Poe.

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