kidnapping, 1932

Describes the kidnapping of the infant son of American aviator Charles Lindbergh and his wife, Anne, discussing the search for the baby, the investigation of the child's death, and the arrest and murder trial of Bruno Richard Hauptmann for the crime.

All was well for Charles Lindbergh after his daring solo crossing of the Atlantic. Fame and fortune came quickly. But soon after the Lindberghs built their dream home far from the madding crowd, tragedy struck--their baby was abducted!.

For seventy-five years, the kidnapping and murder of Charles Lindbergh's infant son has gone unsolved. Evidence, opinion, and logic have discredited the notion that Bruno Richard Hauptmann--electrocuted in 1936--acted alone. In this meticulous and authoritative account of the crime, the trial, and the times of the Lindbergh kidnapping, Robert Zorn clears away decades of ungrounded speculation surrounding the case. Inspired by his father's relationship with the actual accomplices --including the mastermind --he presents the clearest-ever picture of a criminal partnership, which would shake every class and culture of American society.

Presents information about the kidnapping of Charles Lindbergh's baby in 1932, the investigation of the crime, and the subsequent trial of Bruno Hauptmann; includes commentary on the decision.

Examines the famous kidnapping of aviator Charles Lindbergh's baby, describing the background of the boy's father, the circumstances of the crime, and the capture and trial of the alleged kidnapper.

Chronicles the trial of Bruno Richard Hauptmann for the kidnapping of pilot Charles Lindbergh's infant son, and presents numerous primary source excerpts and photos.