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Nathan Leopold, Richard Loeb, Clarence Darrow and the Crime of the Century (Volume Six, Episode Six) Part Two
Oct 19, 2023
In this podcast, the Crime of the Century is explored, discussing the impact on families and legal advice seeking, the consequences of the trial, life in prison, undisclosed activities, failed parole, and revealing the truth about a manipulative ex-husband.
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- Clarence Darrow's opposition to capital punishment and desire to save the lives of two unpopular defendants led him to take on the Leopold and Loeb case.
- Despite their gruesome crime, Leopold and Loeb were sentenced to life in prison instead of the death penalty due to their youth and to avoid juvenile executions.
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The Murder and Reaction
The podcast discusses the shocking murder committed by Nathan Leopold and Richard Loeb, which caused a significant impact on the victims' families and the public. The families initially denied the accusations, but evidence began to mount against the two teenagers, including the recovery of incriminating items and witness identifications. Nathan's brother and Dicky's uncle sought legal advice from high-profile attorneys, Benjamin Backrack and Clarence Darrow.
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