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Charles Lindbergh - American aviator, author, inventor, explorer, and social activist (1902–1974)

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The Lindbergh Kidnapping and Aftermath (1932-1935)

This timeline focuses on the tragic kidnapping and murder of the Lindbergh's son, and the subsequent investigation and trial that gripped the nation, deeply affecting the Lindbergh's lives.
Kidnapping of Charles Augustus Lindbergh Jr.
March 1, 1932
Charles Augustus Lindbergh Jr., the Lindbergh's 20-month-old son, is kidnapped from their home in Hopewell, New Jersey. A ransom note is left behind.
Discovery of the Body
May 12, 1932
The body of Charles Augustus Lindbergh Jr. is found in a wooded area near Hopewell, New Jersey. The discovery confirms the child's death and turns the kidnapping into a murder case.
Investigation and Search for the Perpetrator
1932-1934
A massive investigation is launched by local, state, and federal authorities, along with Lindbergh himself, to find the kidnapper and murderer. Numerous leads are pursued, but the case remains unsolved for over two years.
Arrest of Bruno Richard Hauptmann
September 19, 1934
Bruno Richard Hauptmann, a German immigrant carpenter, is arrested in connection with the Lindbergh kidnapping and murder based on evidence linking him to the ransom money.
Hauptmann Trial
January-February 1935
The trial of Bruno Richard Hauptmann takes place in Flemington, New Jersey. The trial is a media sensation, with intense public interest and scrutiny. Hauptmann is found guilty of murder in the first degree.
Execution of Hauptmann
April 3, 1936
Despite maintaining his innocence, Bruno Richard Hauptmann is executed by electric chair at the New Jersey State Prison.

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