An Unlikely Suspect, from The Perfect Crime
Clip: Season 28 Episode 5 | 2m 31s
Nathan Leopold was not a likely suspect for cold-blooded murder. Premieres Feb. 9 on PBS.
In May 1924, police only had a few clues to point them towards the murderer of 14-year-old Bobby Franks. A pair of glasses found at the scene led them to 19-year-old Nathan Leopold. An intelligent young man from an influential family, Leopold was not a likely suspect -- at first. "The Perfect Crime" premieres Feb. 9 at 9/8c on PBS American Experience.
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An Unlikely Suspect, from The Perfect Crime
Clip: Season 28 Episode 5 | 2m 31s
In May 1924, police only had a few clues to point them towards the murderer of 14-year-old Bobby Franks. A pair of glasses found at the scene led them to 19-year-old Nathan Leopold. An intelligent young man from an influential family, Leopold was not a likely suspect -- at first. "The Perfect Crime" premieres Feb. 9 at 9/8c on PBS American Experience.
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Attorney for the Damned, from The Perfect Crime
Clarence Darrow was fighting a crusade against the death penalty. Premieres Feb. 9 on PBS. (2m 57s)
Kindred Spirits, from The Perfect Crime
Nathan Leopold and Richard Loeb were drawn to each other. Premieres Feb. 9 at 9/8c on PBS. (2m 31s)
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The murder of Bobby Franks shocked the nation in 1924. Premieres February 9 at 9/8c. (8m 52s)
The story of Richard Leopold, Nathan Loeb & their shocking crime. Premiering Feb. 9, 2016 (30s)
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Corporate sponsorship for American Experience is provided by Liberty Mutual Insurance and Carlisle Companies. Major funding by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation.