Episode
How The Cleveland Strangler Almost Ruined A Sausage Business
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- Murder Files Unsealed
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- Sep 30, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 2080
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Summary
This episode examines the horrific crimes of Anthony Sowell, a serial killer known as the Cleveland Strangler who murdered eleven women between 2007 and 2009. A significant portion of the report focuses on the unintended collateral damage suffered by Ray's Sausage, a neighboring family business that was wrongly blamed for the stench of decaying remains. Because the city attributed the foul odors to the meatpacking plant, the owners faced financial ruin and were forced into unnecessary, expensive renovations. The narrative details how law enforcement missed several opportunities to apprehend Sowell, despite his status as a registered sex offender and reports of assaults. Ultimately, the source tracks the discovery of the victims, the eventual demolition of Sowell's home, and his death in prison while awaiting execution. It concludes by highlighting the Garden of 11 Angels, a memorial dedicated to the women whose lives were taken. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/murder-files-unsealed--6017387/support . Content Warning: This podcast contains discussions of homicide, violence, abuse, and other graphic themes related to real-life criminal events. It is intended for mature audiences and listener discretion is advised. This episode includes AI-generated content.