The Lindbergh kidnapping case

The Lindbergh kidnapping case refers to the abduction of Charles Lindbergh Jr., the infant son of famous aviator Charles Lindbergh and his wife Anne Morrow, in 1932. The child was taken from their New Jersey home, leading to a nationwide search and media frenzy. A ransom of $50,000 was demanded, which the Lindberghs paid, but the child was tragically found dead several months later. Bruno Hauptmann was arrested, tried, and convicted for the kidnapping and murder, becoming a symbol of crime and justice in America. The case sparked significant legal and public discourse on criminal justice and media influence.