Famous Murders That Shocked the Nation

The Infamous Lindbergh Baby Kidnapping

On March 1, 1932, the 20-month-old son of Charles Lindbergh, the famous aviator, was kidnapped from his home in Hopewell, New Jersey. The kidnapping sparked a massive investigation and one of the most extensive manhunts in American history.

The case became a national sensation, with millions of Americans following the developments closely. The FBI was called in to assist with the investigation, but it wasn't until 1935 that Bruno Hauptmann was arrested and later executed for the crime.

The Mysterious Disappearance of Amelia Earhart

On July 2, 1937, famous aviator Amelia Earhart and her navigator Fred Noonan disappeared while attempting to fly around the world. Despite extensive searches and numerous theories, their fate remains a mystery.

Earhart's disappearance sparked widespread speculation and conspiracy theories, with many believing she was captured by the Japanese or crashed into the ocean. The US government officially declared her dead in 1939, but the case continues to fascinate people to this day.

The Unsolved Murder of Elizabeth Short

On January 15, 1947, 22-year-old Elizabeth Short was found brutally murdered in a vacant lot in Los Angeles. The case became notorious due to the gruesome nature of her killing and the lack of leads or arrests.

Despite numerous investigations and tips over the years, the murder remains unsolved. The case has been reopened several times, but no one has ever been charged with Short's murder.