The trial of Sacco and Vanzetti, two anarchists accused of murder, was one of the first "crimes of the century." But did they do it? To this day there is speculation that they did not. Learn all about this famous case in this classic episode.
# Summary
Josh and Chuck dive deep into the infamous 1920s trial of Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti, two Italian immigrant anarchists accused of murdering two men during a payroll robbery in Massachusetts. The guys trace how weak circumstantial evidence, questionable eyewitness testimony, and early forensic science (plus some pretty shady tactics from both the prosecution and defense) led to their controversial conviction, sparking international outrage and protests that would echo for decades. It's a fascinating look at how fear of anarchism, xenophobia, and a justice system still in its infancy combined to create one of America's most disputed legal cases.
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