Crime of the Century: The Tragic Kidnapping of Charles Lindbergh Jr.
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    • Early Career
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    • Baby Lindbergh
  • Tragedy
    • Desperate Times
    • Kidnapping >
      • Death
    • Gathering Evidence >
      • Trial
      • Questions Linger
  • Impact
    • Federal Kidnapping Act
    • Family Impact
    • Kidnappings After
  • Legacy
  • Research
    • Interviews
    • Process Paper
    • Annotated Bibliography
Since 1932, the F.B.I. gained immediate jurisdiction over kidnapping investigations; allowing everyone to have the best chance of reunion with their missing loved ones.  The impact of this change was evident in the high profile kidnapping of Frank Sinatra Jr in 1963.
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December 9, 1963. The New York Times
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Frank Sinatra and Frank Sinatra Jr., 1963. The Washington Post
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December 15, 1963. The New York Times

Federal officials now use modern technology, resources, and public involvement to aid their investigations.
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Child ID App. FBI.gov
"Once law enforcement has determined that a child has been abducted and the abduction meets AMBER Alert criteria, law enforcement notifies broadcasters and state transportation officials."
-AMBER Alert Description, AMBER Alert FAQ page
"Child ID app...provides a convenient place to electronically store photos and other vital information about your children so that it’s literally right at hand if you need it...you can also quickly and easily e-mail the information to authorities. The app includes tips on keeping children safe as well as specific guidance on what to do in those first few crucial hours after a child goes missing. "
-Description of Child ID App from FBI.gov
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AMBER ALERT on phone. Business Insider
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The Caitlyn Virts AMBER Alert. 2014. WBAL NewsRadio 1090

Fast and efficient investigations are needed now more than ever.  About 425,000 children were reported missing in the U.S. in 2018 alone.  
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Recent FBI Missing Persons Poster. FBI.gov
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Announcement of Jayme Closs being found. January 10, 2019 Barron County Sheriff's Department Facebook page
Excerpt from personal interview with FBI special agent;
​Feb. 11, 2019
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  • Home
    • Thesis
  • Lucky Lindy
    • Early Career
    • Orteig Prize
  • Triumph
    • Flight
    • Aftermath
    • Baby Lindbergh
  • Tragedy
    • Desperate Times
    • Kidnapping >
      • Death
    • Gathering Evidence >
      • Trial
      • Questions Linger
  • Impact
    • Federal Kidnapping Act
    • Family Impact
    • Kidnappings After
  • Legacy
  • Research
    • Interviews
    • Process Paper
    • Annotated Bibliography