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Lot #300
Nathan F. Leopold

“Like you, I feel that imprisonment is not the answer to crime, since demonstrably it doesn’t work.”

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“Like you, I feel that imprisonment is not the answer to crime, since demonstrably it doesn’t work.”

Scions of wealthy Chicago families, Leopold and his friend Richard Loeb kidnapped and murdered a young boy to touch off the nation's most sensational thrill killing case. TLS, one page, 6.5 x 10.25, personal letterhead, October 3, 1969. Letter to a supporter. In part, 'Your letter...reached me only today. I can't tell you how much I appreciate your writing it...Yes, twelve years is a long time, but you would be surprised how many letters I still get from people who have just read Life Plus 99 years...Like you, I feel that imprisonment is not the answer to crime, since demonstrably it doesn't work.' In fine condition. RRAuction COA.

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  • Dates: #284 - Ended April 21, 2004