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Handwriting expert ties Hauptmann to ransom notes
The trial resumes with Schwarzopf and Osborn detailing handwriting analysis. Osborn argues the ransom notes and Hauptmann writings share a single writer, pointing to peculiar spellings, the distinctive signature errors, and the three hole symbol. A chart and specimens are presented as the state builds its case linking Hauptmann to the Lindbergh kidnapping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schwarzholf
Hauptmann
Norman Schwarakopt
State Police
George K. Large
Bruno Richard Hauptmann
Inspector Lyons
New York Police Department
Lyons
Heuptmnarius
Fisher
Richard Haupmann
Osborn
Hirst
Auer
Ladbergh
Lanigan
Justice Trencherd
Colonek
Charles. A. Lindbergh
John F. Condon
Strangera
Hunterdon County
Tull
Rinedom
John
Maych
David T. Wilentz
New York