The Untold Truth Of Murderer Richard Speck

Publish date: 2024-05-09

Richard Speck was sentenced to life in prison for his crimes, and he died from a heart attack in 1991. Five years after his death, a videotape of inmates at the maximum-security prison where Speck was incarcerated was sent to the media. In it, Speck can be seen among other inmates ingesting cocaine and doing sex acts. At one point, Speck removes his clothing only to reveal a set of women's underwear. He was also heard saying, "If they knew how much fun I was having in here, they would turn me loose," as reported by AP News. Speck's chest was also noticeably different in the video.

There was widespread controversy regarding the released tape, as the criminals were seemingly able to enjoy themselves and engage in illicit activities even in a maximum-security prison, according to the Independent. There were questions regarding Speck's appearance and whether he was illegally provided with female hormones. One physician who checked up on Speck said, "His pockmarked face was much fleshier and had taken on female characteristics. He had been taking female hormones, grown breasts and gained weight," he told the Chicago Tribune.

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