Key facts
- Joe Nocera discusses the 1932 kidnapping of Charles Lindbergh's infant son.
- The case became one of the first modern media frenzies.
- Conspiracy theories persist about whether Bruno Hauptmann acted alone.
Joe Nocera, host of 'The Lindbergh Conspiracies', joined CBS News chief correspondent Jim Axelrod to discuss the 1932 kidnapping of Charles Lindbergh's infant son. This case captured global attention and is considered one of the earliest examples of a modern media frenzy. Nocera explored the persistent conspiracy theories surrounding the case, questioning whether the convicted kidnapper, Bruno Hauptmann, acted alone or if there were other factors involved.