As part of its coverage of the Leopold and Loeb murder trial, the Minneapolis Daily Star asked a local handwriting expert to analyze Richard Loeb’s signature. Not surprisingly, the expert found evidence that the well-known “thrill killer” possessed a number of undesirable qualities. Somewhat surprisingly, “heart trouble” was among them.

Loeb Writing Sifted By
Minneapolis Pen Expert

Extravagance of Mind,
Erratic Temperament
Indicated by Signature

Insincerity, tenacity of purpose, love of admiration and self-complacency are the outstanding characteristics displayed in the handwriting of Dick Loeb, according to C.A. Frantz, handwriting expert of the Minneapolis Business college.

“The initial ‘A’ indicates a person suffering with heart trouble,” says Mr. Frantz, “while the initial ‘D’ indicates clean faculties. The slope of the writing indicates hopefulness. This is especially true of the word ‘Dick.’

“The letter ‘L’ indicates an extravagance of mind almost akin to mania. It also denotes a person who is visionary on religious subjects. It shows an unusually sensitive nature, self-satisfaction and an unbalanced mind. It also indicates a person who is nervous, erratic, of an unreasonable disposition, thoughtless of the comforts of others.

“The disconnected letters show a person not practical or logical in deductions. This person’s acts and words are largely inspirational. He is an idealist, guided by his imaginations, impressions and subconscious mind. They also indicate a person who has psychic powers.

“The open ‘O’ shows that the writer possesses little tact and that his remarks are often ill-timed and indiscreet.”

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