Killer Psyche
Leopold & Loeb, Part I
Sep 26, 2023
Former FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong explores the case of Richard Loeb and Nathan Leopold and their attempt to commit the perfect murder. The podcast dives deep into their psyches, revealing the chilling murder of Bobby, the charges brought against them, and the early life and abuse they endured. It also explores the power dynamics between the two, their escalating crimes, and the murder that changed everything.
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Quick takeaways
- Most crimes are not as perfect as the perpetrators believe, often leading to their capture due to mistakes they make.
- The psychological backgrounds of Nathan Leopold and Richard Loeb, including traumatic childhood experiences and a fascination with crime, contribute to their twisted motivations.
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The Perfect Murder: The Flaws in Planning
The podcast discusses how most crimes are not as perfect as the perpetrators believe, often resulting in their capture due to various mistakes they make. An example is given of Nathan Leopold and Richard Loeb, who planned a 'perfect murder' in the 1920s but were ultimately caught due to accidentally leaving a pair of eyeglasses at the crime scene.
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