Crimes of the century : from Leopold and Loeb to O.J. Simpson

Type

Book

Authors

Geis, Gilbert

Bienen, Leigh Buchanan

ISBN 10

1555533604

ISBN 13

9781555533601

DDC

345.73

Tags

Criminal Procedure, Trial Practice, Criminology, Criminal Law, OJ Simpson, Trials, Bruno Richard Hauptmann, Alger Hiss, United States, Crime, Scottsboro case, litigation, Lindbergh kidnapping, Leopold & Loeb

Abstract

"Five dramatic trials of the twentieth century that dazzled the media and captivated the American public are the subject of this provocative book." "Each case study details the crime, the police investigation, and the court proceedings, profiles the major players, and examines the outcome and aftermath of the trial. The authors untangle the perplexities surrounding the cases and illuminate the many mysteries that remain unsolved today." "Taken together, these well-publicized, highly controversial crimes of the century and the public battleground on which they sought resolution disclose the tensions, inadequacies, and underlying elements of criminal justice adjudication."--Jacket.

Description

Contents:
Leopold and Loeb (1924) and the cause of crime -- Scottsboro (1931) and racial injustice -- Bruno Richard Hauptmann (1932), public outrage, and criminal justice -- Alger Hiss (1948), the House Un-American Activities Committee, and the courts -- O.J. Simpson (1994) : can the rich buy reasonable doubt?

Biblio Notes

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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