Cleveland Curiosities: Eliot Ness & His Blundering Raid, a Busker's Promise, the Richest Heiress Who Never Lived and More

Eliot Ness's portrayal diverges from the Hollywood narrative, focusing instead on the colorful and eccentric characters of Cleveland. Ted Schwarz highlights a range of fascinating figures, from Eddie Watkins, a brash bank robber, to a burlesque star who pioneered the striptease and a con artist claiming to be Andrew Carnegie's illegitimate child. The narrative celebrates both notorious misdeeds and unique accomplishments, showcasing the vibrant tapestry of Cleveland's past and present through its offbeat personalities, including street musician Maurice Reedus Jr.