History's Mysteries (2002)
Genres - Historical Film, Crime |
Sub-Genres - Biography, Law & Crime, Social History |
Run Time - 60 min. |
Countries - United States |
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Synopsis
Recalling the 1924 case of Nathan Leopold and Richard Loeb, two Chicago teens who murdered another teen in an attempt to commit a perfect crime. Included: how attorney Clarence Darrow used the case to spark a national debate on the death penalty. Also: readings of the killers' reflections on the crime.
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capital-punishment, death-penalty, life-sentence, murder, thrill-killing, trial [courtroom]
