In this episode of Stuff You Should Know, the hosts delve into the chilling Cleveland Torso Murders, a series of unsolved killings from the 1930s. They vividly describe the horrific nature of the crimes and the obstacles investigators faced, including the controversial tactics of Eliot Ness. Although the identity of the killer remains a mystery, the episode examines compelling circumstantial evidence linking Francis Edward Sweeney, a doctor with a troubled past and access to a mortuary, to the murders. The conversation sheds light on the complexities of the case, the societal backdrop of the era, and the enduring impact of these unresolved crimes.
