The Lindbergh Baby: The Kidnapping of Americas Most Beloved Baby

10/01/24 • 79 min

The Compendium: An Assembly of Fascinating Things

In this episode of the Compendium, I tell Adam about the haunting story of the Lindbergh Baby, a kidnapping that shocked America. We’ll guide you through the mysterious events surrounding the Lindbergh kidnapping, from the chilling ransom note to the nationwide search for answers. Discover how Charles Lindbergh’s fame turned this case into a media frenzy and a dark chapter in American history.

We give you the Compendium, but if you want more, then check out these great resources:

“The Lindbergh Case” by Jim Fisher
“Crime of the Century” by Gregory Ahlgren and Stephen Monier
“Lindbergh” by A. Scott Berg
“The Lindbergh Baby Kidnapping” FBI.gov
“The Dark Corners of the Lindbergh Kidnapping” by Michael Melsky

Host & Show Info

Hosts: Kyle Risi & Adam Cox
About: Kyle and Adam are more than just your hosts, they’re your close friends sharing intriguing stories from tales from the darker corners of true crime, the annals of your forgotten history books, and the who's who of incredible people.
Intro Music: Alice in dark Wonderland by Aleksey Chistilin

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We give you the Compendium, but if you want more, then check out these great resources:

“The Lindbergh Case” by Jim Fisher
“Crime of the Century” by Gregory Ahlgren and Stephen Monier
“Lindbergh” by A. Scott Berg
“The Lindbergh Baby Kidnapping” FBI.gov
“The Dark Corners of the Lindbergh Kidnapping” by Michael Melsky

Host & Show Info

Hosts: Kyle Risi & Adam Cox
About: Kyle and Adam are more than just your hosts, they’re your close friends sharing intriguing stories from tales from the darker corners of true crime, the annals of your forgotten history books, and the who's who of incredible people.
Intro Music: Alice in dark Wonderland by Aleksey Chistilin

Community & Calls to Action

⭐ Review & follow on: Spotify & Apple Podcasts
📸 Follow us on Instagram: @theCompendiumPodcast
🌐 Visit us at: TheCompendiumPodcast.com
❤️ Early access episodes: Patreon

📤 Share this episode with a friend! If you enjoyed it, tag us on social media and let us know your favorite takeaway.

Previous Episode

Baby Jessica: The Girl who Fell Down a Well and Changed News Forever

In this episode of The Compendium, we dive into the incredible story of Baby Jessica, the 18-month-old girl who fell down a well and became trapped for 58 hours. But probably more interesting than Jessica's 1987 well rescue, this event marked a pivotal moment in the history of 24-hour news coverage. That's right; it's all Jessica's fault. Learn how this incident revolutionised CNN's approach to breaking news and the lasting impact it has had on news media and public news consumption, and of course, we’ll find out what happened to Baby Jessica.

We give you the Compendium, but if you want more, then check out these great resources:

“Los Angeles Times article” by Jesse Katz
"Death on the CNN Curve" by Lisa Belkin
YouTube footage of Baby Jessica’s rescue
“30th anniversary interview with Jessica McClure” by Olivia B. Waxman
“People Magazine’s coverage of Baby Jessica” by Steve Helling

Host & Show Info

Hosts: Kyle Risi & Adam Cox
About: Kyle and Adam are more than just your hosts, they’re your close friends sharing intriguing stories from tales from the darker corners of true crime, the annals of your forgotten history books, and the who's who of incredible people.
Intro Music: Alice in dark Wonderland by Aleksey Chistilin

Community & Calls to Action

⭐ Review & follow on: Spotify & Apple Podcasts
📸 Follow us on Instagram: @theCompendiumPodcast
🌐 Visit us at: TheCompendiumPodcast.com
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Next Episode

Patty Hearst: From Kidnapped Heiress to America’s Most Wanted Fugitive

In this episode of the Compendium, we unravel the astonishing story of Patty Hearst, the kidnapped heiress who shocked the world by becoming one of America’s most wanted fugitives. Discover how Patricia Campbell Hearst went from a life of luxury to joining the Symbionese Liberation Army (SLA) and committing crimes that defied belief. We’ll explore who Patty Hearst was kidnapped by, how she became a criminal, and what happened to the SLA, all while discussing the famous case of Stockholm Syndrome that gripped the nation.

We give you the Compendium, but if you want more, then check out these great resources:

“American Heiress” by Jeffrey Toobin
“The Patty Hearst Story” – Documentary on Amazon Prime
“Every Secret Thing” by Patricia Campbell Hearst
“Revolution’s End:” by Brad Schreiber
“The Radical Story of Patty Hearst” – CNN Series

Host & Show Info

Hosts: Kyle Risi & Adam Cox
About: Kyle and Adam are more than just your hosts, they’re your close friends sharing intriguing stories from tales from the darker corners of true crime, the annals of your forgotten history books, and the who's who of incredible people.
Intro Music: Alice in dark Wonderland by Aleksey Chistilin

Community & Calls to Action

⭐ Review & follow on: Spotify & Apple Podcasts
📸 Follow us on Instagram: @theCompendiumPodcast
🌐 Visit us at: TheCompendiumPodcast.com
❤️ Early access episodes: Patreon

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The Compendium: An Assembly of Fascinating Things - The Lindbergh Baby: The Kidnapping of Americas Most Beloved Baby

Transcript

[00:00:00] Kyle Risi: As we know today, when a crime like this happens, the parents are usually the number one most likely suspect, right? But instead of investigating Charles Lindbergh, they decide that they need someone to steer the investigation, and so, with no background in law enforcement, they allow Charles Lindbergh himself to actually run the entire operation.

[00:00:24] Adam: What? That's so stupid, isn't it? So like this guy is a pilot. Yeah.