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Imperfect Crimes Trivia Quiz

Many criminals get caught as a result of seemingly minor or insignificant details. Here are a few examples.

A multiple-choice quiz by robert362. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
robert362

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
192,167

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
4811

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. After committing their infamous "thrill killing", Leopold and Loeb became instant suspects because of what piece of evidence? Hint

A pair of eyeglasses

A hat

A scarf

A hearing aid

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Question 2 of 10

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? Hint

Baker-Benjes

Bruno Magli

Nunn Bush

Florsheim

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Question 3 of 10

3. Al Capone committed countless violent crimes, but ended up in prison for a non-violent offense. What was it? Hint

Bribery

Income Tax evasion

Forgery

Embezzlement

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Question 4 of 10

4. David Berkowitz, better known as the "Son of Sam" serial killer, was caught due to what seemingly insignificant item? Hint

Traffic accident

Lost wallet

Parking ticket

Library card

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? Hint

Clothing belonging to the Lindbergh baby

A diary of events

Some of the ransom money

Correspondence from a co-conspirator

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Question 6 of 10

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? Hint

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

A map of the countryside indicating Booth's escape route

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Question 7 of 10

7. The "Lady in Red" is famous for turning in John Dillinger. What was her motive? Hint

She wanted to avoid being deported

Dillinger had stolen money from her

She was one of Dillinger's former girl friends

She was jealous of his notoriety

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Question 8 of 10

8. Abraham Zapruder caught the assassination of President John Kennedy on film. Who was Zapruder? Hint

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

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Question 9 of 10

9. What item was conspicuously missing from the bedroom of Marilyn Monroe, thus giving credibility to the idea that she may have been murdered? Hint

A bottle or container for pills

A drinking glass

A telephone

A blanket

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Question 10 of 10

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

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. After committing their infamous "thrill killing", Leopold and Loeb became instant suspects because of what piece of evidence?

Answer: A pair of eyeglasses

A pair of eyeglasses that belonged to Leopold were found near the scene of the crime; Leopold had inadvertently lost them. They instantly became suspects - and ultimately ended up in jail for a long time.

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?

Answer: Bruno Magli

Simpson received a favorable verdict in the criminal trial, but was done in (in part) due to some photographs that showed him wearing Bruno Magli shoes.

3. Al Capone committed countless violent crimes, but ended up in prison for a non-violent offense. What was it?

Answer: Income Tax evasion

Capone didn't pay his taxes and that ultimately bought him a ticket to prison.

4. David Berkowitz, better known as the "Son of Sam" serial killer, was caught due to what seemingly insignificant item?

Answer: Parking ticket

Berkowitz received a parking ticket (at an expired parking meter) at the site of one of his shootings. Investigators were able to track him down as a result.

Answer: Some of the ransom money

Some of the ransom money was found (along with some lumber that was said to have been used in creating a ladder to reach the baby's bedroom).

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?

Answer: One of Booth's boots

Booth made his way to Dr. Mudd after breaking his leg in his dramatic leap from the balcony after shooting Lincoln. When his spur got entangled with a flag that had been draped over the area where Lincoln was seated, Booth landed awkwardly on the stage and broke his leg. Mudd had to cut the boot off Booth's leg, and never discarded it.

7. The "Lady in Red" is famous for turning in John Dillinger. What was her motive?

Answer: She wanted to avoid being deported

Anna Sage was an immigrant who was trying to get a reward - but also hoped to avoid being deported. She wasn't successful.

8. Abraham Zapruder caught the assassination of President John Kennedy on film. Who was Zapruder?

Answer: Local businessman trying to capture the event on film

Zapruder was a local businessman who was merely trying to capture the president's visit on film. The rest is history.

9. What item was conspicuously missing from the bedroom of Marilyn Monroe, thus giving credibility to the idea that she may have been murdered?

Answer: A drinking glass

Monroe was said to have taken too many sleeping pills - but there was no drinking glass found in her bedroom (where the pills were kept).
That's interesting.

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

Answer: True

The former FBI agent revealed his identity in May 2005, some 32 years later. It was confirmed by Woodward and Bernstein.

Source: Author robert362

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