Crimes of the Century: From Leopold and Loeb to O.J. Simpson

by Gilbert Geis, Leigh B. Bienen

Describes five dramatic trials of the twentieth century with details on the crime, the police investigation, and the court proceedings, and examines the outcome and aftermath of each trial

Genres: History, Nonfiction, True Crime

230 pages, Hardcover

First published October 16, 1998

Reviews

[Nikki Westwood · Rating 2 out of 5]

An interesting book for some but I could never get into it. Simply a personal thing.

[Karen Hough · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really excellent. A very thorough analysis of these historically important and interesting cases. Well worth reading!

[Terragyrl3 · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book examines the aftermath of five sensational trials--Alger Hiss, Leopold and Loeb, OJ Simpson, the Lindbergh kidnapping, and the Scottsboro Boys.