EP01 | The Broken Window
The article discusses the infamous kidnapping of Charles Lindbergh's infant son in March 1932. It highlights the initial clues of a broken window, a ladder, and a ransom note that sparked numerous conspiracy theories. Nearly a century later, the article revisits the case to explore the events of that night.
- ▪The Lindbergh baby was kidnapped from his nursery in March 1932.
- ▪A broken window and a ransom note were key elements of the case.
- ▪The incident led to widespread conspiracy theories that persist to this day.
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The Lindbergh ConspiraciesEP01 | The Broken Window0:00Current time: 0:00 / Total time: -40:08-40:08Paid episodeThe full episode is only available to paid subscribers of The Free PressSubscribe to listenView all episodesEP01 | The Broken WindowMay 19, 2026Joe Nocera and Poppy Damon40MGet NotifiedOne night in March 1932, the infant son of aviator Charles Lindbergh is taken from his nursery. A warped window, a ladder, and a ransom note mark the beginning of a case that will grip the world and launch a hundred conspiracy theories.
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