The Crime That Shocked the World
On the evening of March 1, 1932, Charles Augustus Lindbergh Jr. was kidnapped from his nursery at the Lindbergh home in Hopewell, New Jersey. The crime captivated the nation and became known as "The Crime of the Century." Despite extensive efforts by law enforcement and the Lindbergh family, the young child was never found alive.
Details of the Kidnapping
- The child was taken from his crib while his parents were in the house.
- A homemade ladder was discovered near the nursery window, indicating the kidnapper's method of entry.
- A ransom note demanding $50,000 was left at the scene, but the demands were not met in full.
