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Post by Michael on Sept 18, 2011 15:50:34 GMT -5
Some odd years ago, Mark Falzini began an effort to create an "index" of all the names included in the Lindbergh Kidnapping Investigation. Six months later, and into the files by about Ten folders, he abandoned the idea.
Why?
I believe I remember him saying he already had enough names to fill the entire room from floor to ceiling.
Well, as a matter of tribute to Mark's fruitless efforts, I will from time to time post something in this thread which includes a virtual "unknown" who's name appears within the Investigations and/or files concerning the case.
My first Candidate: Bevis Longstreth.
Just who the hell was Bevis? That's exactly what I am looking for. If you aren't scratching your head wondering then I have failed in my efforts.....(anyone is welcome to add to the list)
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Post by Michael on Sept 21, 2011 5:35:35 GMT -5
Number Two: Jersey Hrynkiewicz
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Post by Michael on Sept 25, 2011 6:36:41 GMT -5
3. Bruno Boetticher
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Post by Michael on Sept 27, 2011 17:54:15 GMT -5
4. Happy Mary Madeline
(This report by Wallace is among a series of investigations conducted by both himself and Trooper Genz. Their main course of action was to: Look for last minute Witnesses to say they saw Hauptmann in Hopewell. To investigat potential Jurors so they could tip off the Prosecutors as to who to select and who to challenge. To investigate potential Defense Witnesses.)
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Post by Michael on Oct 6, 2011 16:29:51 GMT -5
5. Anthony "Tony" Caroprese
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Post by Michael on Oct 7, 2011 16:15:47 GMT -5
6. Dr. John Muccigrosso
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Post by Michael on Oct 10, 2011 7:19:05 GMT -5
7. Augustus Schirmeister
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Post by Michael on Oct 11, 2011 16:27:42 GMT -5
8. Alfred C. Pohlmann:
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Post by Michael on Oct 14, 2011 5:24:25 GMT -5
Here's a Philadelphia Bureau of Police Letter that has two names I would qualify for the "Who was.....?"
9. R. C. Rathbone
10. Howard Flagstaff
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Post by Michael on Oct 18, 2011 15:33:03 GMT -5
This next Gentleman needs a little introduction...
He was one of those people I've mentioned who came out of the woodwork as a result of Gov. Hoffman's re-investigation. As I have written in past threads, when that fact went public, tons of people would write in to Hoffman with tips, information, and/or offers of help.
What Hoffman would do next might be considered ingenious, a terrible blunder - or both. He would always communicate that if they had information he'd be willing to listen. This was done on Official Letter-Head in a reply letter. Some of these people would take that letter and wave it around claiming to be "working for" the Governor.
As a result, some resturants, hotels, or stores would extend a line of credit only to get stiffed when the bills came due. They would then write to complain to Hoffman asking for reimbursement for his Staff's tab. The Governor would answer accordingly and could easily disavow himself of any Official connection. Sometimes newsapers who disliked Hoffman would pick up some of these stories then print them in order to purposely make the Governor look like an idiot.
This individual considered himself a "crackerjack" newspaper man who was regarded by Hoffman's Staff to be a bit of a "crackpot." He would repeatedly send letters updating his "investigations" from cities all over the country attempting to support his "theory" that Capone Mobsters were responsible for the kidnapping. In the end he became one of the serious "pests" who plagued Conklin whose job it was to reply to his constant letter writing.
I have a very thick file on this man, and I honestly think, as the Governor did, that something of value (however slight) may have come from all of the work guys like this did. However, I can't say I ever read his stuff then came away with anything other then a bit of entertainment. But of course that's not for me to decide for anyone else who may be looking at Capone more closely....
11. Kenneth Laflin Eagon
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Post by Michael on Nov 3, 2011 5:46:14 GMT -5
Some people have become "famous" for claiming to be the Lindbergh Child asserting the dead child found was "switched" to dupe Investigators somehow. There are others who were less famous for this claim, and still others who most people never even heard of.....
12. James Rittenhouse
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Post by Michael on Nov 6, 2011 9:44:52 GMT -5
This next person is not related to the Case specifically but nevertheless I am posting here. The reasons are twofold. First, because its cool. Second, because it exemplifies something. Can you guess what it is and how it relates?
13. Frank D. Neri
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Post by Michael on Nov 7, 2011 7:24:13 GMT -5
I am still trying to figure out who this next guy was. Judging from the Investigation he could just be a complete "crank." Or he may have written Hoffman after he left office in which case the Ex-Gov would refer these matters to Col. Kimberling. And so instead of claiming to be working for the Governor you might have someone like this claiming to be attached to the "N.J. Authorities." Of course he still could have been a "crank" but this would explain that claim at least.
Just my best guess at the moment.
One of my ulterior motives for starting for this thread, I must confess, was to possibly draw Relatives in who may "hit" on it via a name search. Some, but surprisingly not all, would tell their families about their involvement and my hope is that by sharing this information we can all learn more.....
14. John Skidmore
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Post by ddmr1963 on Nov 13, 2011 19:07:23 GMT -5
4. Happy Mary Madeline(This report by Wallace is among a series of investigations conducted by both himself and Trooper Genz. Their main course of action was to: Look for last minute Witnesses to say they saw Hauptmann in Hopewell. To investigat potential Jurors so they could tip off the Prosecutors as to who to select and who to challenge. To investigate potential Defense Witnesses.) Divine Spirit? This made me think shades of Biritella....
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Post by Michael on Nov 14, 2011 8:02:52 GMT -5
Hi Dena.
There was a lot of that back then just as there is today. What's strange is I think its "accepted" moreso today then it was back then!
For my money, they are either off balanced, or have knowledge coming from a legitimate source which they try to distance themselves from by claiming the "Spirits" told them.
No offense to anyone who believes this stuff. Clearly I do not.
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Post by Michael on Nov 20, 2011 7:56:57 GMT -5
Is it me, or would you prefer to hear from this kid himself instead of his Mother?
15. Herman Ditlowitz
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Post by Michael on Nov 24, 2011 8:32:04 GMT -5
Special Thanksgiving Day version of Who Was.....? 16. Betty Gruenler
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Post by Michael on Nov 24, 2011 10:50:26 GMT -5
I know, I know, but I never did wish anyone a happy Halloween so I thought this was a good way to do both.
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Post by Michael on Jan 18, 2012 19:57:05 GMT -5
This one's for my old pal Robert Aldinger.....
17. Orey Tolman
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Post by Michael on Jan 19, 2012 16:59:50 GMT -5
And no "who was...?" thread would be worth its salt without mentioning this next person:
18. Galen K. Lillethorup
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Post by Michael on Jan 21, 2012 19:25:39 GMT -5
This next person came out of the brief investigations concerning Isador Fisch...
19. Ruby Realberg
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Post by Michael on Sept 19, 2012 19:05:40 GMT -5
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Post by bookrefuge on Sept 19, 2012 21:12:27 GMT -5
On this report—just curious how it would be common knowledge in Hopewell that there was a Morrow family member who was jealous of the baby? I believe the Lindberghs hadn’t spent too much time in Hopewell, and they didn’t seem to be the types to socialize with the locals. I suppose the locals could have heard it from the Whateleys, though I don’t see these two servants really talking in public about such affairs either; that’s the kind of talk that could get you in trouble.
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Post by Michael on Sept 26, 2012 18:59:58 GMT -5
I always believed this information arose after the crime coming from the Investigators and/or Police speaking off the record or candidly to those they knew - or perhaps Reporters discussing what they had dug up. Your suggestion that it came from the Whateley's is also a good possibility. They were friends with some people nearby who may have repeated things in confidence etc..
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Post by Deleted on Sept 27, 2012 17:19:55 GMT -5
The Shields letter is interesting. I read William Norris book. I enjoyed it but in the end he was not able to prove the existence of an illegitimate Morrow son. Perhaps this letter would apply to Dwight Jr as the jealous Morrow family member.
It is very hard to find information on Dwight Jr or pictures of him. I think I have seen maybe two. I have always wondered if he was the shoeless person with the overlapping toe leaving the scene of the crime. Thanks for posting this letter!
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Post by Michael on Jan 29, 2013 18:32:27 GMT -5
Just when you thought it was gone - its back - by popular demand!
An example for another Zorn-type book...
21. Ben Stipski
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Post by Deleted on Nov 13, 2013 12:21:00 GMT -5
Michael, I want to ask you about a person named Garrett Schenck. He is mentioned on page 478 of the FBI Summary Report. The report states that Mr Schenck was a fish peddler in Hopewell N.J. and on June 10, 1932 he was abducted by two private detectives and taken to PA where he was held for approximately 76 days as a suspect in the Lindbergh Kidnapping Case.
They are no real details given as to why these men thought Schenck was involved. Do you have anything you can share about Garrett Schenck? Did the Whateleys purchase fish from this peddler for Highfields perhaps??
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Post by Michael on Nov 13, 2013 21:37:15 GMT -5
They are no real details given as to why these men thought Schenck was involved. Do you have anything you can share about Garrett Schenck? Did the Whateleys purchase fish from this peddler for Highfields perhaps?? In a nutshell: J. J. Devine believed, as did many others, that this crime had been perpetrated by Locals. He called it a "home" crime. Devine believed Guiness was not only involved but that he was the "Leader" - because, among other things, his specific knowledge he seemed to possess about the height of the nursery window from the ground, everything about the kidnap ladder, other specific events of the crime itself no one else knew about, and the fact the ladder was placed to the right of the window and Guiness was left handed. One of the bits of information developed from this angle was that Devine believed Schenck and Lane were also involved because dogs supposedly tracked from Highfields to Lane's woodpile. Schenck was staying with the Lane's on the night of the crime. Bill Whitehead told Devine that while at the Lane home, Mrs. Lane was upstairs sick in bed and said: " I know where the Lindbergh Baby is. Schenck killed the baby and Pat (Lane) put it under the upper hen house." After this, Devine was one of the people predicting the child would be found within "5 miles" of Highfields. After the child was found, Schenk was telling anyone who would listen that he saw two cars right next to the spot he was found. This was the final straw for Devine and it was at this point he went to "pick up" Schenk. On June 10th, Devine found Schenk who supposedly became afraid when asked about his role in the crime and voluntarily left with him in order to "get out of town." Schenk of course said he was duped then abducted and held against his will for 76 days, that he did see the 2 cars in question on or about May 12th, and that he met the Lindbergh's but had never seen the baby. Schenk said that he had met the Lindbergh's during the drilling of the foundation for Highfields but they never bought any fish from him.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 14, 2013 21:44:59 GMT -5
I am surprised that this brings us back around to John Donnelson Guinness, the man who operated a gas station on the corner of Minnietown Lane and Rileyville Road(Hopewell-Wertzville Rd). Seems he had a lot more information than just maps of the area! His alibi for the night of March 1 is that he was in New York of all places. With so much detailed knowledge of the nursery window, the ladder, etc., I can understand why Devine thought Guinness was involved. Apparently, according to the report by Sergeant Haussling and Detective Dunn, the information given by Guinness to Captain Brady of his whereabouts for March 1 and March 2 was satisfactory enough that Brady felt that Guinness had no connection to the Lindbergh kidnapping. Guinness must of had one rock solid alibi, impressive enough to Brady that he was able to look beyond Guinness having all those details about the Lindbergh kidnapping.
I was under the impression that tracking dogs were not used to search for Charlie. What is going on with this??? Also who is Lane?
Was any of this followed up on? What was Mrs. Lane's mental condition? These are very serious allegations she is making.
Did Schenck give a description of the two cars he saw?
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Post by Michael on Nov 15, 2013 10:26:17 GMT -5
I was under the impression that tracking dogs were not used to search for Charlie. What is going on with this??? Also who is Lane? According to a Letter Mrs. Lane wrote the NJSP, it was claimed that Capt. Gautier, while interviewing occupants of neighboring homes, he asked about the their dog (Belgian Police Dog). Mrs. Lane told him it had jumped the fence and ran towards the Lindbergh place. As a result, he asked them to let the Dog loose to see where it might lead them. According to this letter, Mrs. Lane allowed this and assisted with the Dog. This led to her feet getting wet which directly caused her to come down with a bad case of Pneumonia. The NJSP response to this letter makes no effort to refute these facts which tells me its probably true. However, as you can see, this breed of Dog isn't a "Bloodhound" variety, and its use was directed by a Capt. in the Jersey City Police - not Schwarzkopf. Patrick Lane was Lindbergh's Neighbor and also was employed during the construction of Highfields. Specifically, he helped drill out the foundation. Was any of this followed up on? What was Mrs. Lane's mental condition? These are very serious allegations she is making. Yes. The first thing the NJSP came up with was that Mrs. Lane was "talkative" and had been "doping out all kinds of idea" so they disregarded this. Later, it was determined she had been very sick so the blame was shifted to "delirious ravings." Mr. Lane even claimed she had no recollection of ever making that allegation. Sounds reasonable but as a note of circumstance which should be applied, after she was feeling better, Mrs. Lane actually took (2) trips with the Devine's to Johnstown, PA - one just prior to Schenck being picked up. Furthermore, she made another trip out on September 1st. I could be wrong, but it seems to me she is stilling feeding Devine this information as a matter of fact. Did Schenck give a description of the two cars he saw? In a Statement made to Bill Lutz, Schenck said one was a "Ford Sedan with 'L' license" (Mercer County Registration), and the other was a "coup with an 'M. G.' license."
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