Stuff You Should Know The Case of Sacco and Vanzetti
Mar 12, 2019
Dive into the infamous trial of Sacco and Vanzetti, two anarchists caught in a whirlwind of anti-immigrant sentiment and political turbulence in the 1920s. Trace the chaotic details of a robbery that led to their controversial arrest and trial. Discover the shaky evidence and public outcry surrounding their conviction. The discussion unpacks the complexities of guilt and innocence, revealing how this case became a defining symbol of wrongful convictions and enduring injustice.
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Braintree Robbery and Murders
- In Braintree, MA, a payroll delivery resulted in a double murder and robbery.
- Eyewitnesses saw a suspicious Buick with Italian men, which was later found abandoned.
Cochi and Boda's Suspicious Behavior
- Anarchist Ferruccio Cochi's suspicious behavior led police to his roommate, Mike Boda.
- Boda's connection to a car with tire tracks matching the Buick raised further suspicion.
Sacco and Vanzetti's Arrest
- Police attempted to apprehend Boda, but he fled on a motorcycle with sidecar.
- Two Italian men, later identified as Sacco and Vanzetti, were with Boda and also fled.