The Lindbergh Case

by Jim Fisher

"If I had only one book to read on the Lindbergh case I should . . . choose Fisher's. It is balanced, impartial, and contains much material not to be found elsewhere."--Francis Russell, The New York Review of Books "Fisher . . . goes against the revisionist tide and argues strongly--and persuasively--for Hauptmann's guilt . . . a compelling book."--Patrick Reardon, Chicago Tribune "A good real-life crime yarn."--Kirkus Reviews "A riveting book."--Harry Sayen, The Times, Trenton "A real detective story."--Sylvia Sachs, The Pittsburgh Press "One cannot help getting caught up in the search for the child, then in the search for justice. These events resonate more than 50 years after they occurred."--John Katzenback, The New York Times Book Review "Fisher thoroughly covers the case, from the night the baby was taken from his home in Hopewell, NJ, on March 1, 1932, to Hauptmann's execution on April 3, 1936 . . . a convincing case."--Publishers Weekly "A grimly fascinating account of the kidnapping and murder of Charles A. Lindbergh, Jr., son of the world-famous aviator."--The Columbus Dispatch "A richly detailed, engrossing, and well-written history of the kidnapping saga. . . . may well become the definitive work on the subject."

Genres: True Crime, Nonfiction, History, Crime

504 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1987

Reviews

[Rebecca · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is an exhaustive...and I mean EXHAUSTIVE account of the kidnapping and trial. Parts are interesting, but wow could we have used an editor.

[Steve C · Rating 5 out of 5]

Outstanding. This book was riveting from start to finish. I have seen many documentaries on this subject, but the book clearly dismisses a lot of the conspiracy theories as well as pointing out that in the end, there are still areas of the investigation and case that are not entirely answered. Still, that occurs in almost all cases and does not mean that final case finding is incorrect. Those areas in this case will never be explained but the overwhelming weight of the evidence points to Bruno Richard Hauptman.

Without a doubt, this book is the best detailing of the crime, the trial, and the execution available. It is also very good at defining Charles Lindbergh's personality. I highly recommend reading this work if you have the slightest interest in this case. Few others can come close.

[Lisa · Rating 4 out of 5]

A full account of the tragedy of the Lindbergh Case taken directly from all of the sources involved. V

[Helen · Rating 4 out of 5]

An absolutely thorough and page turning account of the Lindbergh baby kidnapping. It details the culture, the media, and the criminology of the time. Fascinating and authoritative.

[John Marr · Rating 4 out of 5]

What should be the last word in the Lindbergh case, but (sigh) I'm afraid won't be...

[George Sr. · Rating 5 out of 5]

An excellent analysis of the Lindbergh case by an ex-FBI agent.

[Dpossumato2002yahoo.com · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent