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Post by Sue on Aug 11, 2020 3:38:04 GMT -5
If these walls could talk. If Whoppie could talk. Whoppie, Hauptmann's alibi witness?
Whoppie was the Fredericksens' TREMENDOUS German Shepherd. This dog was very fond of Hauptmann, and a picture of them together appears in the Wayne Jones book. See the third page after page 832 in the picture section. Hauptmann and Whoppie seem to be enjoying the snow!
As Hauptmann was waiting for Anna to finish up her nightshift at the bakery, man and dog would spend time with one another.
Other than Jones, does Whoppie show up In another LKC book?
I dont think so, but Whoppie was investigated!
According to one of the many LKC articles written by the duo Janet Thompson and John T. McGowan for Gannett News Service in 1981, Detective Sgt. A.H. Albrecht even said that Hauptmann took Whoppie to Hunter's Island.
That's how special Whoppie was!
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Post by Michael on Aug 11, 2020 11:23:08 GMT -5
Here are Det. Sgt. Albrecht’s notes from his investigation: ibb.co/2vKdgKG
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Post by Sue on Aug 11, 2020 19:07:56 GMT -5
Thank you, Michael, for providing that document.
That information in that note must have been what Mrs. Fredericksen told Albrecht about Whoppie.
The Thompson and McGowan article (Gannett News Service) appeared in newspapers on December 15, 1981 under various titles:
"Lindbergh Investigation Even Checked Out Dog" The Courier-News Bridgewater, New Jersey Page 12
"Lindbergh Probers Check Dog Lead" The Journal News Nyack, New York Page A5
"Lindbergh Investigation Left No Stone Unturned" The Times Herald Port Huron, Michigan Page 13
Also included in the article is mention of the investigation into the handkerchief that was dropped at St. Raymond's Cemetery. Detective Claude Paterson was involved with that one.
In 1981, this news was surfacing because Anna Hauptmann was suing to obtain the documents by way of Governor Brendan Byrne.
It would be wonderful if someone could construct a timeline of what LKC documents were released over the years, and when they were released.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 12, 2020 8:41:13 GMT -5
This topic reminded me about a newspaper article I had read quite a while back. I went searching for it and found it in my 2015 newspaper clippings file. I have always wondered if the man who was seen with a police type dog outside the Hauptmann garage could have been Christian Fredericksen with Whoopie. The article is from the Reading Eagle and appeared in their September 22, 1934 newspaper on page 1.
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Post by Michael on Aug 12, 2020 9:35:12 GMT -5
In 1981, this news was surfacing because Anna Hauptmann was suing to obtain the documents by way of Governor Brendan Byrne. It would be wonderful if someone could construct a timeline of what LKC documents were released over the years, and when they were released. You hit the nail on the head Sue. It was ultimately due to this legal action that instigated Governor Byrne to sign the order to open this stuff up. Prior to this, HRO should get some credit as well. He pestered the hell out of NJ and was able to get documentation from all over the country. Frankly, all researchers who came before us paved the way for better access as well. We are in the best position ever now - except the fact we cannot interview those who have since died and also that over time its inevitable some things get destroyed. njlegallib.rutgers.edu/eo/docs/byrne/order110-/index.pdf
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Post by Sue on Aug 15, 2020 8:27:51 GMT -5
Yes. There were so many missed opportunities, and people who could have been interviewed over the years!
HRO sent me a copy of In Search of the Lindbergh Baby by Theon Wright. The book is inscribed: To Sue! Who doesn't believe Harold M. Olson is Charles Lindbergh, Jr. 9-19-03
He really was a nice man. He lived in Connecticut, and was only a ferry ride from Long Island's North Shore.
(Not sure why his initials were HRO -- he used "M" as his middle initial.)
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