danielle// lindbergh

Charles Lindbergh Jr. was kidnapped

Mar 1, 932

the first ransom note was also found, asking for $50,000

1st Ransom Note

Mar 1, 1932

asking for $50,000

2nd ransom note

Mar 4, 1932

ransom increased to $70,000

3rd Ransom Note

Mar 8, 1932

4th Ransom Note

Mar 9, 1932

said that Dr. John F. Condon was an acceptable go between

First contact with kidnappers

Mar 12, 1932

5th & 6th Ransom Notes

Mar 12, 1932

5th note stated where the 6th note was. 6th note said Dr. Condon to meet 'John' to pay ransom and he would supply info

7th Ransom Note

Mar 16, 1932

8th Ransom Note

Mar 21, 1932

advised that the kidnapping had been planned for a year

9th- 13th ransom notes

Period: Mar 21, 1932 to Apr 2, 1932

clues

Mar 29, 1932

Charle's thumbguard that he was wearing during the kidnapping was found outside of the estate

Delivery of ransom

Apr 2, 1932

Search

Apr 3, 1932

13th ransom note said that the baby would be found near a boat called 'Nellie'. Unsuccessful but later repeated

Found

May 12, 1932

they found the body of the baby accidentally about 4 1/2 miles from their home. Died from blow to head, 2 months ago