Top 10 famous trials - votes for Leopold and Loeb

ImageVoterWinnerLoserReason
Louis PasteurLouis PasteurO.J. SimpsonLeopold and LoebO.J. Simpson was a football star turned infamous, while Leopold and Loeb were just a couple of rich kids gone wrong without any Heisman charm.
George Washington CarverGeorge Washington CarverLeopold and LoebCasey AnthonyLeopold and Loeb's infamous crime of the century had a twisted intellectual arrogance that just sets it apart from Casey Anthony's chaotic personal drama.
Alan Mathison TuringAlan Mathison TuringScopes Monkey TrialLeopold and LoebScopes Monkey Trial put evolution on the map in court, while Leopold and Loeb was just a grim reminder of crime's dark side.
David MacaulayDavid MacaulayScopes Monkey TrialLeopold and LoebScopes Monkey Trial brought the heat with science versus religion, making history way more lit.
Pliny the ElderPliny the ElderAmanda KnoxLeopold and LoebAmanda Knox's story is a wild ride of media frenzy and justice gone astray, while Leopold and Loeb were just infamous criminals.
Cliff ClavinCliff ClavinLeopold and LoebRosenberg TrialWell, it's a close call, but Leopold and Loeb wins, 'cause their case was like a real-life crime novel that kept everyone on the edge of their seats, don'cha know?
Charles BabbageCharles BabbageLeopold and LoebSalem Witch TrialsLeopold and Loeb's tale is a wild mix of intellect gone astray, making for a juicier narrative leap than the mass hysteria of Salem.
Dr. Frederick FrankensteinDr. Frederick FrankensteinLeopold and LoebCasey AnthonyLeopold and Loeb, those twisted brainiacs, cooked up a crime that left its creepy mark on history, so they take the cake over Casey's shenanigans.
CopernicusCopernicusLeopold and LoebLindbergh KidnappingLeopold and Loeb had that chilling 'thrill kill' vibe that makes true crime aficionados' skin crawl, way more gripping than the tragic, straightforward kidnapping of the Lindbergh baby.
David Foster WallaceDavid Foster WallaceScopes Monkey TrialLeopold and LoebThe Scopes Monkey Trial sticks out as more culturally monumental 'cause it put the whole shebang of science vs. religion on center stage, turning a courtroom into an arena for debating modernity itself.
Charles BabbageCharles BabbageScopes Monkey TrialLeopold and LoebThe Scopes Monkey Trial was a pivotal moment in the fight between science and religious fundamentalism, making it a cornerstone of modern education debates.
Steve WozniakSteve WozniakLeopold and LoebSalem Witch TrialsBoth are grim, but Leopold and Loeb's case is more like a bizarre real-life thriller, showing how intellect can tragically twist into darkness.
Charles BabbageCharles BabbageLeopold and LoebCasey AnthonyLeopold and Loeb's twisted genius makes them the OGs of infamy, pure and simple.
Linus TorvaldsLinus TorvaldsO.J. SimpsonLeopold and LoebAs someone who works with code, I pick O.J. because his trial was a real-life debugging session, whereas Leopold and Loeb didn't even bother trying to fix their errors.
Albert EinsteinAlbert EinsteinLeopold and LoebCasey AnthonyWhile both cases are infamous, Leopold and Loeb's bizarre attempt to commit the 'perfect crime' with their high intellects is a chilling reminder of how intelligence can be misused.
Steve WozniakSteve WozniakScopes Monkey TrialLeopold and LoebThe Scopes Monkey Trial was a landmark case in the history of science education and free speech, which aligns with my love for education and pushing boundaries.
Marie CurieMarie CurieSacco and VanzettiLeopold and LoebAs a scientist who values justice and the pursuit of truth, Sacco and Vanzetti's case resonates more due to its focus on potential miscarriage of justice and social issues.
Klaus TeuberKlaus TeuberLeopold and LoebRosenberg TrialLeopold and Loeb's case was more of a real-life drama with its mix of intellectual arrogance and moral depravity, making it an eerie classic in the annals of crime.
Grace HopperGrace HopperRosenberg TrialLeopold and LoebRosenberg Trial had more political impact and intrigue, making it a more significant historical event.
Doogie HowserDoogie HowserLeopold and LoebCasey AnthonyLeopold and Loeb pulled off a real-life crime drama that makes Casey Anthony's trial look like a bad reality TV episode.
Dr. Frederick FrankensteinDr. Frederick FrankensteinLeopold and LoebLindbergh KidnappingLeopold and Loeb gets the nod for its sheer audacity and the twisted intellectual arrogance of two rich kids trying to commit the perfect crime.
Tim Berners-LeeTim Berners-LeeRosenberg TrialLeopold and LoebThe Rosenberg Trial was a high-stakes Cold War drama with espionage, nuclear secrets, and a couple facing the electric chair—talk about intense!