Lindbergh's Baby Kidnapping

Nightmare Houses S01 E06

On a cold night on March 1, 1932, the 1-year-old son of American aviator and hero, Charles Lindbergh, was reported kidnapped from the family home.

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Ann and Charles Lindberg, June 1929.
Ann and Charles Lindberg, June 1929. Image Source
Ongoing construction of Highfields, as seen in this aerial view in 1932.
Ongoing construction of Highfields, as seen in this aerial view in 1932. Image Source
Detail of the paneled door with sidelights and transom window.
Detail of the paneled door with sidelights and transom window.
Aerial view of Highfields, ca. 1932.
Aerial view of Highfields, ca. 1932. Image Source
Highfields, ca. 2012. Many elements of the original structure remain.
Highfields, ca. 2012. Many elements of the original structure remain. Image Source
Highfields Original Floor Plans.
Highfields Original Floor Plans. Image Source
Anne Lindbergh and infant Charles Lindbergh, Jr., ca. 1930.
Anne Lindbergh and infant Charles Lindbergh, Jr., ca. 1930. Image Source
Police and reporters examine the window from which Charles A. Lindbergh's baby was kidnapped. March 1932.
Police and reporters examine the window from which Charles A. Lindbergh's baby was kidnapped. March 1932. Image Source
The Wanted poster that was widely printed after the kidnapping.
The Wanted poster that was widely printed after the kidnapping. Image Source
Highfields, March 1, 1932. Taken the night the baby was reported missing.
Highfields, March 1, 1932. Taken the night the baby was reported missing. Image Source
 William Allen, the man who found the baby. Photo taken May 12, 1932.
William Allen, the man who found the baby. Photo taken May 12, 1932. Image Source
 Highfields, looking at the window where the Lindbergh baby was kidnapped.
Highfields, looking at the window where the Lindbergh baby was kidnapped. Image Source

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