Abusive Childhood
Jeanie’s biological mother died when she was just 13. Jeanie was still performing at a fair in Texas when this happened. She and her two brothers were placed into an orphanage. Jeanie was adopted at age 15 by Lizzie Weeks who was psychologically abusive towards her. She kept Jeanie locked up in her home when she wasn’t performing and would charge a fee for anyone who wanted to see her.
Abusive Childhood
Jeanie Meets Al
When Jeanie was just 19, she had enough. She felt alone and with no one to turn to. Then just at the right moment, she found a giant who would change everything for her. It was in 1936 at the Great Lakes Exposition Center that Jeanie took an interest in one particular performer named Al Tomaini. She was curious about this very tall and nice man.
Jeanie Meets Al
