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Cleveland Rocks and So Does Murder: When a City Becomes the Crime Story

Presented by: Amanda Flower | Casey Daniels | John Belhire | Les Roberts | Robin Yocum
Categories: Murder Mystery | Regional | True Crime

Amanda Flower, Casey Daniels, John Bellairs, Les Roberts, and Robin Yocum discuss why Cleveland makes such a compelling setting for crime fiction and true crime. They explore the city’s history, grit, and atmosphere, and how its character shapes the people and stories that unfold there.

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