Imperfect Crimes

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1. After committing their infamous "thrill killing", Leopold and Loeb became instant suspects because of what piece of evidence? A hearing aid A scarf A pair of eyeglasses A hat

2. In the civil trial of O.J. Simpson, a pair of shoes turned out to be incriminating evidence against him. What type of shoes were they? Florsheim Baker-Benjes Bruno Magli Nunn Bush

3. Al Capone committed countless violent crimes, but ended up in prison due to a non-violent offense. What was it? Bribery Embezzlement Forgery Income Tax evasion

4. David Berkowitz, better known as the "Son of Sam" serial killer, was caught due to what seemingly insignificant item? Lost wallet Parking ticket Library card Traffic accident

5. Bruno Hauptman was executed for his role in the kidnapping of the son of Charles Lindbergh. What incriminating evidence was found at his home that established that Hauptman had some connection to the kidnapping? Clothing belonging to the Lindbergh baby A diary of events Some of the ransom money Correspondence from a co-conspirator

6. What evidence was found at the home of Dr. Samuel Mudd after the assassination of Abraham Lincoln that conclusively established his contact with John Wilkes Booth? A map of the countryside indicating Booth's escape route The derringer used by Booth to shoot Lincoln One of Booth's boots A playbill from Ford's Theatre for the night of the assassination

7. The "Lady in Red" is famous for turning in John Dillinger. What was her motive? She was one of Dillinger's former girl friends She was jealous of his notoriety Dillinger had stolen money from her She wanted to avoid being deported

8. Abraham Zapruder caught the assassination of President John Kennedy on film. Who was Zapruder? Security specialist employed by the White House Professional photographer Local businessman trying to capture the event on film Freelance photographer hoping to make a sale

9. What item was conspicuously missing from the bedroom of Marilyn Monroe, thus giving credibility to the idea that she may have been murdered? A bottle or container for pills A drinking glass A telephone A blanket

10. During the investigation into Watergate, the individual known as "deep throat" played a key role. Deep Throat was William Felt. True False