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The Lindbergh Kidnapping: A Crime that Still Captivates 90 Years Later
TLDR The Lindbergh kidnapping, considered the crime of the century, remains a captivating case due to its high profile, worldwide investigation, and lack of concrete evidence for other suspects. The investigation involved analyzing various pieces of evidence, including a letter, fingerprints, a handmade ladder, footprints, and offers of help from J. Edgar Hoover and Al Capone, but much of the evidence was destroyed by curious onlookers at the crime scene.
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The Lindbergh kidnapping, considered the crime of the century, continues to captivate people 90 years later.
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The Lindbergh kidnapping occurred on March 1, 1932 when Charles Lindbergh Jr. was taken from his family home in New Jersey, sparking a worldwide investigation.
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The Lindbergh kidnapping investigation involved analyzing a letter, fingerprints, a handmade ladder, footprints, and offers of help from J. Edgar Hoover and Al Capone, but much of the evidence was destroyed by curious onlookers at the crime scene.
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The Lindbergh kidnapping case involved ransom letters, an intermediary named John Condon, and false information about the child's location on a boat off Martha's Vineyard.
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The investigation shifted to finding the killer or killers, and the big break came when a bank teller noticed a gold certificate with one of the suspect's serial numbers, leading to the discovery of Bruno Richard Hauptmann and evidence linking him to the crime.
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Bruno Richard Hauptmann was found guilty of murder and sentenced to death, despite circumstantial evidence and testimonies suggesting his innocence, and he maintained his innocence until his execution.
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Despite various alternate theories and problems with the case against Hauptmann, the Lindbergh kidnapping and trial continue to be discussed due to their high profile and lack of concrete evidence for other suspects.
