Case 64
Peter Weinberger
Case 64
Peter Weinberger
“Attention.
I’m sorry this had to happen but I am in bad need of money and couldn’t get it any other way. Don’t tell anyone or go to the police about this because I am watching you closely. I am scared stiff and will kill the baby at your first wrong move.
Just put $2000 in small bills in a brown envelope and place it next to the signpost at the corner of Albemarle Road and Park Avenue at exactly 10 o’clock tomorrow morning. If everything goes smooth I will bring the baby back and leave him on the same corner safe and happy at exactly 12 noon.
No excuses, I can’t wait!
Signed, Your babysitter.”
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CREDITS
NARRATION:
Episode narrated by the Anonymous Host
EPISODE:
Episode researched and written by Milly Raso
MUSIC:
‘Flatline intro’ and ‘Come play with me’ intro and outro www.dl-sounds.com
All other music and audio clean up performed by Mike Migas and Andrew Joslyn
OTHER:
Logo design by Paulina Szymanska
RESOURCES
ARCHIVES:
The Weinberger Kidnapping – Getty Images
The History of the Village of Westbury
Chicago Tribune Newspaper Archives
- July 11, 1956
- August 25, 1956
ARTICLES:
Weinberger Kidnapping – FBI
Detective Leads Probe in Long Island’s Kidnapping of the Century – Newsday
Mark of a Murderer – Esquire
A Lifetime in a Month – Mark Gribben
FBI Hunt the Man in Grey – The Argus
Weinberger Baby Kidnapper, Wife Collapse on Hearing Death Verdict – Desert Sun
Kidnapped Baby Given Quiet Family Funeral – The Canberra Times
Former Detective Edward F. Curran Dies at 91 – Newsday
TRIAL DOCUMENTS:
People v La Marca (1958) – Court of Appeals of the State of New York
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“Attention.
I’m sorry this had to happen but I am in bad need of money and couldn’t get it any other way. Don’t tell anyone or go to the police about this because I am watching you closely. I am scared stiff and will kill the baby at your first wrong move.
Just put $2000 in small bills in a brown envelope and place it next to the signpost at the corner of Albemarle Road and Park Avenue at exactly 10 o’clock tomorrow morning. If everything goes smooth I will bring the baby back and leave him on the same corner safe and happy at exactly 12 noon.
No excuses, I can’t wait!
Signed, Your babysitter.”
______
Our episodes deal with serious and often distressing incidents. If you feel at anytime you need support, please contact your local crisis centre. Some suggestions for confidential support for men women and children:
AUSTRALIA:
Lifeline Crisis Support: 13 11 14
Beyond Blue: Depression and anxiety support: 1300 22 46 36
Rape & Domestic Violence Services: 1800 737 732
Men's Line: 1300 78 99 78
Headspace: Youth Mental Health Foundation: see headspace.org.au for your local centre
USA:
Distress & Lifeline: 1800 273 8255
Crisis Text Line: text HOME to 741 741
Domestic Violence Helpline: 1800 799 7233
Victim Connect: support for victims of crime: 855 484 2846
UK:
Mind: mental health support: 0300 123 3393
SANE: mental health support: 0300 304 7000
Samaritans support network: 116 123
National Stalking Helpline: 0808 802 0300
CANADA:
For a list of Canadian crisis centres: https://thelifelinecanada.ca/help/call
NEW ZEALAND:
Lifeline: 0800 543354
Depression Helpline: 0800 111 757 (Text 4202)
______
If you are hearing impaired or know someone who is and would like to get a transcript of the episode, please email us at contact@casefilepodcast.com
CREDITS
NARRATION:
Episode narrated by the Anonymous Host
EPISODE:
Episode researched and written by Milly Raso
MUSIC:
‘Flatline intro’ and ‘Come play with me’ intro and outro www.dl-sounds.com
All other music and audio clean up performed by Mike Migas and Andrew Joslyn
OTHER:
Logo design by Paulina Szymanska
RESOURCES
ARCHIVES:
The Weinberger Kidnapping – Getty Images
The History of the Village of Westbury
Chicago Tribune Newspaper Archives
- July 11, 1956
- August 25, 1956
ARTICLES:
Weinberger Kidnapping – FBI
Detective Leads Probe in Long Island’s Kidnapping of the Century – Newsday
Mark of a Murderer – Esquire
A Lifetime in a Month – Mark Gribben
FBI Hunt the Man in Grey – The Argus
Weinberger Baby Kidnapper, Wife Collapse on Hearing Death Verdict – Desert Sun
Kidnapped Baby Given Quiet Family Funeral – The Canberra Times
Former Detective Edward F. Curran Dies at 91 – Newsday
TRIAL DOCUMENTS:
People v La Marca (1958) – Court of Appeals of the State of New York
THIS EPISODE’S SPONSORS
ZipRecruiter – Post your jobs for FREE
Heaven’s Gate – New podcast by Glynn Washington
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