The Mad Butcher of Kingsbury Run: A City’s Silent Scream | The Evidence Room

The Evidence Room: True Crime, Investigations & Justice · Oct 7, 2026 · 9m · transcript

In this episode of The Evidence Room, host Cynthia Bandeville explores the chilling history of the Mad Butcher of Kingsbury Run, a serial killer who terrorized Cleveland in the 1930s. This true crime investigation delves into how the predator targeted the city's most vulnerable populations—homeless drifters and the working poor living in Hoovervilles during the Great Depression. The narrative examines the brutal methods used by the killer, including decapitation and chemical preservation, which made identification nearly impossible for decades. Listeners will learn about the historical…