This report discusses the leopold and lobe trial which had a great influence in American history by changing soceity's outlook on sanity in our justice system.
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The Leopold and Loeb Trial
Several important historical milestones transpired in 1924- J. Edgar Hoover was appointed director of the FBI, Babe Ruth led the American League in home runs and batting averages, and Calvin Coolidge was elected President. None of these could compare quite like the Nathan Leopold and Richard Loeb murder case. Who would have imagined that on the fateful day of May 21, the "crime of the century" would take place? On that …
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…act. One of the first "thrill murders" ever committed, there was no motive involved. Leopold and Loeb were both wealthy, intelligent young men with bright futures ahead of them. They thought of it as their little diversion to keep them from being consumed by boredom-the perfect crime. To many, it was unthinkable to escape the death penalty for such a barbaric act. However, it is just that point that corroborates the distinction of Clarence Darrow.
…act. One of the first "thrill murders" ever committed, there was no motive involved. Leopold and Loeb were both wealthy, intelligent young men with bright futures ahead of them. They thought of it as their little diversion to keep them from being consumed by boredom-the perfect crime. To many, it was unthinkable to escape the death penalty for such a barbaric act. However, it is just that point that corroborates the distinction of Clarence Darrow.
