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It was the crime of the century. A baby kidnapped and held for ransom. Then the child was inexplicably murdered and his body abandoned in a woodland. A man was arrested, tried, convicted and executed. But did they get the wrong man? And did this botched case spark America's obsession with conspiracies? From me, Joe Nocira, creator of the podcast turned Apple TV series the Shrink Next Door, and the team behind Audible smash hit Agatha Christie and the Dandelion Poisoner. The Free Press presents the Lindbergh Conspiracies.
Date: May 12, 2026
Host: The Free Press
Featured Voice: Joe Nocira
This brief teaser episode serves as an announcement for The Free Press Investigates’ upcoming series, titled The Lindbergh Conspiracies. The new investigation promises a fresh and probing look at the infamous Lindbergh baby kidnapping—dubbed the "crime of the century"—questioning the official narrative and examining the origins of America's deep-rooted fascination with conspiracy theories. The episode also highlights the podcast’s broader mission to deliver in-depth, courageous reporting on stories often left unexplored.
"It was the crime of the century. A baby kidnapped and held for ransom. Then the child was inexplicably murdered and his body abandoned in a woodland."
— Joe Nocira [00:01]
"A man was arrested, tried, convicted and executed. But did they get the wrong man? And did this botched case spark America's obsession with conspiracies?"
— Joe Nocira [00:16]
"From me, Joe Nocira, creator of the podcast turned Apple TV series the Shrink Next Door, and the team behind Audible smash hit Agatha Christie and the Dandelion Poisoner. The Free Press presents the Lindbergh Conspiracies."
— Joe Nocira [00:27]
The tone is suspenseful and investigative, matching the gravity of the case and the podcast’s commitment to challenging established narratives.
This episode announces the upcoming deep dive series by The Free Press Investigates, "The Lindbergh Conspiracies." With its pedigree of thorough, fearless reporting and narrative skill, listeners can expect a reexamination of a legendary crime and its wide-reaching cultural impact.