EPISODE · Nov 7, 2024 · 30 MIN
MURDERED: Bobby Franks by Leopold and Loeb (Part 1 of 4) | Chicago, IL 1924
from Obscura: A True Crime Podcast · host Justin Drown
Bobby Franks: The tragedy that thrust a city into the darkness of its own ambition. BLACK LABEL CONTENT — Premium subscribers only. This Black Label entry submerges listeners into the intricate details that history glosses over, focusing on how Bobby Franks' murder shook Chicago's very foundations in 1924. The monstrous acts of Leopold and Loeb unfold amidst precise recordings and interviews that heighten the sinister epoch. Listeners explore the heartache and the media circus that reverberated throughout the United States. Interrogations serve as eerie reminders that ambition unchecked often births unimaginable sorrow. A performance veiled by privilege and a quest for the perfect crime unfolds, stripped bare by courtroom revelations. Access Black Label:Patreon | Apple PremiumOur Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a great deal: https://www.betterhelp.com* Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a great deal: https://www.betterhelp.com* Check out Chime and use my code chime.com/OBSCURA for a great deal: https://www.chime.com* Check out Mood and use my code OBSCURA for a great deal: https://mood.com* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com* Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/obscura for a great deal: https://www.quince.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/obscura-a-true-crime-podcast/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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MURDERED: Bobby Franks by Leopold and Loeb (Part 1 of 4) | Chicago, IL 1924
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