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The Ladder That Broke a Nation: The Lindbergh Case | The Evidence Room
In this episode of The Evidence Room, host Cynthia Bandeville dissects the Lindbergh Kidnapping Case, widely known as the 'Crime of the Century.' This true crime deep dive explores the harrowing abduction of Charles Augustus Lindbergh Jr. from his nursery in East Amwell, New Jersey, on March 1, 1932. Listeners will hear how a shaky ransom note and a splintered ladder sparked a national manhunt that captivated the world. The narrative examines the forensic evidence, including the unique wood grain analysis and the trail of ransom money, which ultimately led to the arrest of German immigrant…
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