The Crime of the Century

In 1692, a witch hunt began in Salem Village. The hunt soon grew to shocking proportions, with more than 150 people accused. Even Salem's former minister, Reverend George Burroughs, wasn't safe: in April, he was named as a wizard. In the face of a terrified population and a gover ...  Show more

In 1854, a gruesome murder rocked the Oregon Territory. Charity Lamb stood accused of killing her husband, Nathaniel, with an axe. Newspapers called Charity a monster and speculated on her marriage. But there was more to the story. Would Nathaniel's history of physically abusing ...  Show more

On May 21st, 1924 Nathan Leopold and Richard Loeb kidnapped and murdered 14-year-old Bobby Franks in Chicago, Illinois. The police were able to follow the clues and they eventually led to Leopold and Loeb. When the full story came out it captivated the world.Join Mike and Gibby a ...  Show more

This week the boys delve into one of the most notorious tales in true crime history, the story of Leopold and Loeb, two wealthy students from the University of Chicago who formulated a haphazard plan that lead to the kidnapping & death of a 14-year-old boy in May 1924.

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In the early 1920s, some of Chicago’s wealthiest families became horribly intertwined after the murder of 14-year-old Bobby Franks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 

Chicago, 1924. Bobby Franks' murder shattered innocence. The second act unveils deeper darkness featuring real court recordings. The case of Bobby Franks, a 14-year-old boy, sent shockwaves through Chicago when he was found murdered by two affluent young men. Known for his curios ...  Show more