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Episode 9: Leopold and Loeb

Bad Gays

CHAPTER

The Perfect Crime

The chapter details the meticulous planning and execution of the kidnapping and murder of Bobby Franks by two wealthy young men. Despite their attempts to cover their tracks, a crucial oversight leads to their eventual capture, highlighting the unraveling of what they thought was the 'perfect crime'. The investigation, trial, and aftermath of the sensational case offer insights into societal perceptions, legal strategies, and the controversial use of the 'gay panic defense'.

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