German-born carpenter (1899–1936) who became the central figure in the 1932 Lindbergh kidnapping case, dubbed the ‘Crime of the Century.’ Unused official pass for the trial of Bruno Richard Hauptmann in Flemington, New Jersey, number 130, 4.5 x 3.5, January 12, 1935. In fine condition, with a crease to the top edge. Found guilty for the crime, Hauptmann was executed on April 3, 1936; however, the case has undergone further scrutiny over the years and some believe that Hauptmann was framed. A remarkable piece of history from one of the most newsworthy events of the 20th century. RR Auction COA.
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