Perhaps Eliot Ness’ greatest nemesis was not Al Capone in Chicago but a lesser known criminal in Cleveland who was known as the “Torso Murderer”. After his “Untouchables” heroics in the Windy City, Ness came to Cleveland and confronted a murderer, who in some ways, made Jack The Ripper look like a schoolboy. While the legendary crimefighter never caught his man, Ness had a “secret suspect” and our guest today thinks he knows who likely committed the crimes.

As a native Clevelander who grew up near where the murders took place, I have always been fascinated by this case.

You can find Dr. James Jessen Badal’s book on the subject at Amazon.com:

In the Wake of the Butcher: Cleveland Torso Murders, Authoritative Edition, Revised and Expanded

Thanks Dr. Badal!

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