Nothing but the Night: Leopold & Loeb and the Truth Behind the Murder That Rocked 1920s America

Nothing but the Night

Leopold & Loeb and the Truth Behind the Murder That Rocked 1920s America

2022

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The murder of a young teenage boy shocked the Chicago area - and then horrified an entire nation. Two young men, both from a privileged background, were accused, and later convicted of the crime.

Nathan Leopold and Richard Loeb had everything one could think of - but they craved adventure. From petty crimes, they eventually graduated to murder. Their victim was a relative of one of the young men. It seemed to be an unsolvable case - until a pair of glasses led to a suspect, and eventually confessions from the killers.

This case - no matter how many times you read or hear about it still sparks anger within communities. It was senseless, and just used as a thrill for two young men.
Nothing But The Night dives into the lives of the men, the families, and eventually through the case and their life in prison. I enjoyed this book, and the informative way it was laid out.

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