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The Murder Of Bruno Richard Hauptmann And John Knoll

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On March 1, 1932, in the Lindbergh’s peaceful home in Hopewell, the son of world-famous aviator Charles Lindbergh Sr. was snatched from his nursery and was later found dead. Charles Lindbergh Jr.’s kidnapping and murder shocked the entire nation, and remains unsolved to this day. After having analyzed many sources, it is evident that Bruno Richard Hauptmann and John Knoll are responsible for the kidnapping and murder of baby Charles Lindbergh Jr., because Hauptmann had a history of using ladders in his past crimes, there are many pieces of evidence proving that two people committed the crime, and there is also a lot of proof to show that John knoll was involved as well.
First of all, Hauptmann had a history of using ladders to commit crimes, and a rung of wood in the ladder used it the kidnapping matched the wood in his attic. In the PBS Nova Video, “Who Killed the Lindbergh Baby?”, it states, “He [Hauptmann] did use a ladder to climb into the second story window of the mayor's house and stole some money and watches… history of using ladders to commit crimes.” This shows that …show more content…

In the PBS Nova Video, “Who Killed the Lindbergh Baby?”, it states, “On the night of the kidnapping it was dreary, it was dark, it was muddy, it was way too risky, unless I have criminals around me to hold the ladder, do the surveillance, give me a high sign… For sure it is not one person.” This means that the crime is too hard for one person to commit on their own. Because it was so muddy, the ladder could have slipped unless someone was holding it. If Hauptmann was working alone, the crime would have failed before he could even get through the window. Hauptmann undeniably needed an accomplice in order for the kidnapping to be

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