Cleveland Torso Murders: The True Story of America's Gruesome Unsolved Case

By Elizabeth Rae Taylor

Thirteen victims. No names. No justice. A killer who vanished.

During the darkest years of the Great Depression, Cleveland, Ohio, was stalked by one of the most chilling serial killers in American history. Known only as the Torso Murderer, this elusive figure preyed on the city's forgotten-leaving behind dismembered bodies, severed heads, and a trail of terror that would grip the nation.

From the blood-soaked banks of Kingsbury Run to the desperate manhunt led by famed lawman Eliot Ness, Cleveland Torso Murders uncovers the chilling truth behind a case that remains unsolved nearly a century later. With victims spanning the voiceless and the unnamed, the story dives deep into a world of forensic dead ends, political pressure, and social neglect.

This book offers a full, detailed account of:

The first gruesome discoveries and the public panic that followed

Eliot Ness's controversial investigation and the burning of shantytowns

The prime suspect who was never charged - and the secrets that went with him

Modern efforts to identify the unknown dead through DNA and forensic genealogy

Gripping, meticulously researched, and hauntingly real, Cleveland Torso Murders is more than just a story of murder. It is a reminder of the lives lost to history and the mystery that refuses to die.

Perfect for fans of true crime, unsolved mysteries, and American history's darkest chapters.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FNLJDJ95
• ISBN13: 9798299449648
• Release Date: August 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 106 Pages
• Weight: 0.34 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"