The Leopold & Loeb Trial Revisited

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The Leopold & Loeb Trial Revisited
presented by Mark Iris

Wednesday, June 4, 2025
8:00pm Eastern / 5:00pm Pacific

The Leopold and Loeb trial of 1924 was one of the most famous criminal cases in American history. Nathan Leopold and Richard Loeb, two wealthy and highly intelligent University of Chicago students, kidnapped and murdered 14-year-old Bobby Franks in an attempt to commit the “perfect crime.” Their attorney, Clarence Darrow, delivered a powerful argument against the death penalty, helping them avoid execution. The case shocked the nation and sparked intense debates about morality, psychology, and justice.

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