Lindbergh Baby Kidnapping

Charles Lindbergh Jr.'s Birth

Jun 22, 1930

The Lindbergh Baby, Charles Lindbergh Jr. was born on this day.

Kidnapping

Mar 1, 1932

The Lindbergh baby was found not in his crib and was reported kidnapped.

First Ransom Note

Mar 1, 1932

The first ransom note was left on the window sill in the nursery in the Lindbergh home, demanding $50,000

Second Ransom Note

Mar 6, 1932

A second ransom note was received by Colonel Lindbergh, in which the ransom demand increased to $70,000

Third Ransom Note

Mar 8, 1932

A third ransom note was received by Colonel Lindbergh's attorney the requested a note in the newspaper for someone to act as a messenger

First Contact With Kidnappers

Mar 12, 1932

The first ransom negotiation took place in a cemetery with John Condon to talk to the kidnappers

Ransom Delivery

Apr 2, 1932

The kidnappers stated that once the money was delivered, the baby would be found on a boat called “Nelly” off the coast of Massachusetts.

Body Found

May 12, 1932

The baby’s body was found in the woods 2 miles away from the house

Arrested

Sep 19, 1934

Bruno Richard Hauptmann was arrested for the Lindbergh Baby’s murder

Trial

Jan 2, 1935

Hautpmann was on trial for the murder

Convicted

Feb 14, 1935

Hauptmann was convicted a charged with fist degree murder

Execute

Apr 3, 1936

Hauptmann was sentenced to execution for the murder of the baby