Chapter
Dismembered Bodies in 1940s Los Angeles
18:43 - 24:53 (06:10)
The discovery of dismembered bodies in 1940s Los Angeles raised questions about the motives and identities of the killer, with some speculating that a powerful man may have been responsible for the gruesome acts.
Clips
The hosts of the podcast briefly impersonate Sean Connery and discuss his friendship with Elliot Ness before returning to more serious topics.
18:43 - 19:32 (00:49)
Summary
The hosts of the podcast briefly impersonate Sean Connery and discuss his friendship with Elliot Ness before returning to more serious topics.
ChapterDismembered Bodies in 1940s Los Angeles
EpisodeThe Cleveland Torso Murders
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The Cleveland Torso Murderer, also known as the Mad Butcher of Kingsbury Run, was an unidentified serial killer who killed and dismembered at least 12 victims in Cleveland from the 1930s to 1950s.
19:32 - 21:30 (01:58)
Summary
The Cleveland Torso Murderer, also known as the Mad Butcher of Kingsbury Run, was an unidentified serial killer who killed and dismembered at least 12 victims in Cleveland from the 1930s to 1950s. In this podcast, the hosts discuss the case with a focus on the involvement of Eliot Ness, the safety director of Cleveland in 1935.
ChapterDismembered Bodies in 1940s Los Angeles
EpisodeThe Cleveland Torso Murders
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The Lumberton murders were particularly gruesome as the bodies were dismembered, packaged, and dropped off in various locations.
21:30 - 24:53 (03:23)
Summary
The Lumberton murders were particularly gruesome as the bodies were dismembered, packaged, and dropped off in various locations. Investigators also faced the challenge of identifying the killer as only one body was found at the scene of the crime.