EP03 | Follow The Money
The latest episode of 'The Lindbergh Conspiracies' focuses on a German immigrant carpenter from the Bronx who becomes a key suspect in the investigation. A significant amount of ransom money found at his residence raises questions about his involvement. However, the validity of this evidence and the possibility of a larger conspiracy remain uncertain.
- ▪Investigators have identified a German immigrant carpenter from the Bronx as a key suspect.
- ▪A portion of the ransom money was discovered at the suspect's home.
- ▪The evidence may not be as conclusive as it appears, suggesting a potential wider conspiracy.
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| Original publisher | The Free Press (Substack) |
| Canonical URL | https://www.thefp.com/p/ep03-follow-the-money |
| Publication time | Tue, 19 May 2026 09:03:05 GMT |
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The Lindbergh ConspiraciesEP03 | Follow The Money0:00Current time: 0:00 / Total time: -24:16-24:16Paid episodeThe full episode is only available to paid subscribers of The Free PressSubscribe to listenView all episodesEP03 | Follow The MoneyMay 19, 2026Joe Nocera and Poppy Damon24MGet NotifiedThe investigation closes in on a German immigrant carpenter from the Bronx. When a chunk of the ransom money is discovered at his home, investigators think they’ve found a “smoking gun.” But is the evidence as airtight as it seems? Or is it a sign of a wider conspiracy that was never fully exposed?Start Your Free Trial to Unlock This StorySupport our journalism and unlock all of our investigative stories and provocative commentary about the world as it actually is.
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