The Crime of the Century Quotes

“This motion is something out of Alice in Wonderland !”
― Dennis L. Breo, The Crime of the Century: Richard Speck and the Murders That Shocked a Nation

“Asked about press coverage, he blithely assured them, “Don’t worry—I’ll meet with the editors and tell them to cool it.”
― Dennis L. Breo, The Crime of the Century: Richard Speck and the Murders That Shocked a Nation

“If you don’t know where you’re going, any road will take you there.”
― Dennis L. Breo, The Crime of the Century: Richard Speck and the Murders That Shocked a Nation

“Do the right thing. Do your job and forget about everything else—and that means the press. Today’s headline wraps tomorrow’s garbage.”
― Dennis L. Breo, The Crime of the Century: Richard Speck and the Murders That Shocked a Nation

“Often imitated, the Speck press order survives today as the best way for a trial judge to manage a celebrated case.”
― Dennis L. Breo, The Crime of the Century: Richard Speck and the Murders That Shocked a Nation