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Simon Baatz Books

    Simon Baatz, a legal history professor, delves into a sensational early 20th-century scandal that captivated New York. His work centers on the Evelyn Nesbit affair and the murder of Stanford White, meticulously drawing from contemporary newspaper accounts rather than later, less reliable memoirs. This approach provides the most accurate narrative of the events, highlighting the enduring nature of predatory behavior by powerful men, a theme that resonates with contemporary issues.

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    The Girl on the Velvet Swing
    For the Thrill of It

    • For the Thrill of It

      Leopold, Loeb, and the Murder That Shocked Jazz Age Chicago

      • 560 pages
      • 20 hours of reading
      3.8(161)Add rating

      The 1924 murder of a child in Chicago by affluent college students Nathan Leopold and Richard Loeb, driven by a desire for thrill, shocked the nation. Their belief in their intellectual superiority led them to think they could evade capture. Upon their arrest, state's attorney Robert Crowe aimed for the death penalty, but the families enlisted renowned defense attorney Clarence Darrow. This case became one of the most sensational trials in American history, raising profound questions about morality, justice, and the influence of wealth.

      For the Thrill of It

    • The Girl on the Velvet Swing

      • 400 pages
      • 14 hours of reading

      A chronicle of the events surrounding the 1906 murder trial of millionaire Harry Thaw details the victimization of teen actress Evelyn Nesbit and Thaw's vengeance-fueled, public murder of legendary architect Stanford White

      The Girl on the Velvet Swing