The Snatch Racket: The Kidnapping Epidemic That Terrorized 1930s America

"The Snatch Racket" delves into the chilling wave of kidnapping that swept the United States in 1932, when the high-profile abduction of Charles Lindbergh’s baby highlighted an epidemic affecting around 3,000 families that year. Set against the backdrop of the Great Depression and Prohibition, the narrative reveals how rich families took drastic measures for protection, while President Franklin D. Roosevelt and J. Edgar Hoover launched a transformative war against kidnappers. This gripping account intertwines the stories of iconic figures like Rockefeller and Capone, showcasing the fear, crime, and evolving law enforcement tactics during a time of national panic.