A review by babblinglib
The Crime of the Century by Dennis L. Breo

4.0

When I think of the infamous Speck murders, it never occurred to me that the trial would be anything more than a formality. After all, one of the most famous aspects of the case is the nurse that was able to hide and later identify her friends murderer. However, in this very interesting account of the trial, the lead prosecutor and co-author give an insiders glimpse not only into the murders and the manhunt, but into all of the things that could have gone wrong while getting to the verdict. In addition to the courtroom intrigue they give a vivid look into the the world and characters of Chicago during the 1960s. A fascinating (and very sad) read.