Hauptmann's Ladder. Author Richard T Cahill Jr. joins the podcast to discuss his book, 'Hauptmann's Ladder'. This highly researched look into the Lindbergh baby kidnapping case may finally put an end to questions people have had over the years regarding the investigation, convicted suspect 'Bruno' Hauptmann, the trial, & Charles Lindbergh himself. With so many opinions over the years by so many different authors & researchers how can anyone possibly know what happened? As with any case, evidence is key and with this one there is plenty of it. Front and center is the ladder that was used to reach the window through which the kidnapper gained access to the baby's room.