Flemington, New Jersey – January 5, 1935. The Hauptmann trial, a spectacle of suspense and intrigue, has just taken a dramatic turn. Bruno Richard Hauptmann’s defense counsel, Edward J. Reilly, has announced that he will finally reveal the identity of the actual kidnappers of Charles Lindbergh’s baby next Thursday. The bombshell was dropped in a packed courtroom, leaving Prosecutor Anthony M. Hauck Jr. stunned and demanding that Reilly name the suspects immediately.
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Key Facts
- State: New Jersey
- Category: Violent Crime
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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