Into The Basement

The Crime of the Century! The Story of Leopold and Loeb (Part 1)

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In Chicago during the Roaring Twenties, amidst the gang violence and political corruption, a pair of boys seek to commit the perfect crime. How much planning does that take? What was the perfect crime? Why are they so obsessed with Peoria, IL? Join us for part one of this two part series on Nathan Leopold and Richard Loeb. 23 skidoo!


Research Material:

  • Leopold and Loeb: The Crime of the Century by Hal Higdon - https://amzn.to/2p1Kud5
  • For the Thrill of It: Leopold, Loeb, and the Murder That Shocked Jazz Age Chicago by Simon Baatz - https://amzn.to/2nsbrqd
  • The Leopold and Loeb Files: An Intimate Look at One of America's Most Infamous Crimes by Nina Barrett - https://amzn.to/2omHSGk
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