In this 3 part episode, Megan shares the story of notorious 1920s thrill killer couple: Nathan Leopold and Richard Loeb.
Part One looks into the childhoods and backgrounds of Leopold and Loeb, as well as the events leading up to what would become known as the "crime of the century."
CW: this series includes mention of violence, murder, rape, child molestation, child murder and other things listeners may find disturbing. Please take care while listening.
Sources:
Baatz, Simon. For the Thrill of It: Leopold, Loeb and the Murder That Shocked Chicago. HarperCollins. October 13, 2009.
Higdon, Hal. The Leopold and Loeb: The Crime of the Century.Chicago. University of Illinois Press. 1995, 1999 & 2010.
Fass, Paula S. Kidnapped: Child Abduction in America. OxfordUniversity Press. November 20, 1997.
Rebain, Erik. Arrested Adolescence: The Secret Life of NathanLeopold. Rowan & Littlefield Publishers. April 15, 2023.
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https://loebandleopold.wordpress.com/
Crimes of the Centuries with Amber Hunt. S1Ep2: Leopold & Loeb: Jazz Age Killers.
Bad Gays. Episode 9: Leopold and Loeb. May 14, 2019.
“Deadly Alliance: Leopold & Loeb – A Chicago Stories Documentary.” YouTube, uploaded by WTTW Chicago. November 1, 1924,https://youtu.be/OCn98CGD-3A?si=i6Og58n8tbNYh32x
