Video | Deadly Alliance: Leopold and Loeb | Chicago Stories

In 1924, after several months of meticulous planning, Nathan Leopold and Richard Loeb kidnapped and murdered 14-year-old Bobby Franks for the thrill of committing a "perfect crime." Audio-narrated descriptions of key visual elements are available.

A 14 year old named Bobby Franks went missing in May of 1924. A ransom note arrives at the Franks household as the family fears the worst.

Nathan Leopold and Richard Loeb formed a close partnership and a romantic relationship. In the interrogation room, their story unravels.

Nathan Leopold and Richard Loeb go to trial for the murder of Bobby Franks. Their families hire famous lawyer Clarence Darrow to defend them.

Paul Durica of the Chicago History Museum retraces the steps of Leopold and Loeb on the night of the murder of 14-year-old Bobby Franks.