The Lindbergh Kidnapping: Disturbing Truths Uncovered
Little 20-month-old Charles Lindbergh Jr mysteriously disappeared from his second-story bedroom in his parents’ New Jersey home while five adults were inside.
The Disappearance of Charles Lindbergh Jr
On March 1, 1932, the nanny working for esteemed military officer Lindbergh at their house in East Amwell east of New York City went upstairs to Charles’ room and saw that he was missing. After she told the family, Lindbergh said he found a ransom letter written in broken English in the room and noticed that the window was open, but the maid didn’t catch those details.
The Search for Baby Charles Lindbergh
But baby Charles would remain missing until May 12 when a delivery truck driver stumbled on a small corpse off the side of the road in neighboring Hopewell Township. Police said at the time that Charles had a fractured skull and appeared to have been hastily buried in a shallow grave.
The Arrest of Richard Hauptmann
Multiple arrests were made in the following months until German immigrant Richard Hauptmann was deemed a suspect by the FBI. Following the demands of the ransom note, officials had paid out $50,000 by using a volunteer, but noted the serial numbers on the bills to track where they were spent.
Conviction of Richard Hauptmann
Hauptmann was caught using a marked note at a gas station in the Bronx and was arrested in September 1934 after detectives said they believed he would flee the country. At trial, it was revealed that $14,600 of the ransom money was found in Hauptmann’s garage and that his handwriting was similar to that seen on the ransom note.
Haunting Evidence and Challenging Theories
Investigators believed that Charles was dropped from his window and died on March 2, but modern experts have poked holes in these conclusions. In an exclusive interview with The U.S. Sun, retired judge Lise Pearlman recounted a conversation she had with New Jersey pathologist Dr. Peter Speth that completely altered her view of the case.
Suspicious Circumstances Surrounding the Crime
In her book “The Lindbergh Kidnapping Suspect No. 1: The Man Who Got Away,” Pearlman argues that Lindbergh facilitated the kidnapping of his son to perform human experiments on him. Despite his heroic status, Lindbergh garnered criticism for hanging out with pro-Nazi German leaders and had a known interest in eugenics.
The Lindbergh Legacy
Pearlman believes that Charles’ missing organs are proof that Hauptmann was wrongfully convicted and killed, and is fighting for her voice to be heard. She also told The U.S. Sun that a key piece of evidence could be influential in proving the suspect’s innocence.
By uncovering these haunting truths surrounding the Lindbergh kidnapping, it is essential to reevaluate the case and consider the possibility of a different narrative. The legacy of this crime continues to intrigue and captivate, shedding light on the darker side of one of America’s most celebrated heroes.