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The Ladder, The Ransom, and the Man Who Paid: Hauptmann's Fall | The Missing Archive
In this episode of The Missing Archive, host Janice Logan dissects the harrowing and complex history of the Lindbergh kidnapping case, often referred to as the 'Crime of the Century.' This narrative explores the abduction of Charles Lindbergh Jr. from his New Jersey home in 1932, focusing on the homemade ladder left at the scene and the subsequent ransom demands that captivated a nation. The episode provides a detailed chronological account of the investigation, highlighting the pivotal role of NYPD officer James J. Finn, who tracked gold certificate serial numbers to uncover the trail of the…
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