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The Murder of Bobby Franks

Two young men in suits sit in a courtroom with others visible in the background.

Sun, 10/26 from 2:00-3:15 pm

On May 21, 1924, the shocking murder of 13-year-old Bobby Franks captivated the nation and forever altered public opinion on crime and capital punishment. Join former criminal investigator and historian Ray Johnson as he unravels the chilling details of the case, the infamous perpetrators, and the investigation that shook Chicago to its core.