Historical Events tagged with "bruno hauptmann"

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Crime & Law

Discovery of Charles Lindbergh Jr.'s Body

May 12th, 1932 92 years ago

Charles Lindbergh Jr., the infant son of aviator Charles Lindbergh, was found dead near Hopewell, New Jersey. He had been missing for ten weeks after being kidnapped from his family's home. The discovery followed an extensive search and investigation which had captured nationwide attention. The location of the discovery was just a few miles from the Lindberghs' estate, heightening the media frenzy surrounding the tragic incident. The case involved ransom demands and a public appeal for information, drawing the efforts of law enforcement and investigators at every turn.

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Crime & Law

Kidnapping of Charles Lindbergh Jr.

March 1st, 1932 93 years ago

Charles Lindbergh's 20-month-old son was kidnapped from the family's home in East Amwell, New Jersey, attracting national attention. The crime was characterized by its audacity and the high profile of the family involved. Despite extensive search efforts and investigations, the child's body would not be discovered until May 12. This incident shook the nation and raised concerns about safety and crime in America.

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