Kidnapping of Charley Ross
What really happened with little Charley Ross?
4.4 (38)
38 mins
Dive deep into the mysterious abduction of little Charley Ross, marking the first-ever case of abduction in the US, in this skoob. Learn about the ransom asked by the kidnappers, followed by the back and forth of letters, and an eventual fate of Charley.
Ep 1:
The Vanishing of Charley Ross
In 1874 Germantown, two strangers with candy and a laughing horse lure a trusting four-year-old into America's first ransom kidnapping, sparking chilling letters that would haunt his family forever.
Ep 2:
Twenty Thousand Dollars in Blood
As autumn deepens, the kidnappers demand $20,000 and issue a final ultimatum, forcing Mr. Ross into an agonizing choice between his son's life and the advice of unyielding detectives.
Discussions (19)
Gideon
Level 9 · 9 mo agoLetting the only lead die is a massive skill issue.
Reginald
Level 8 · 8 mo agoTrusting the police advice got that kid killed.
Nico
Level 7 · 8 mo agoThe detectives were wrong. You pay the ransom to save the life and then you go after the kidnappers.
