Crimes That Made History Season 1 Episode 2
Paris, January 1907. Albert Soleilland is accused of the rape and murder of a little girl – Marthe. The press details every step of the case as if it was a show. As early century France was on the verge of abolishing the death sentence, that infamous crime set the abolitionist cause back decades – the media massively and eagerly asked for his execution.
Serie: Crimes That Made History
Episode Title: Albert Soleilland: A Case for the Death Penalty
Air Date: 2017-09-29