Charley Ross
Charles Brewster Ross (born May 4, 1870 - ?) was the primary victim of the first kidnapping for ransom in America to receive widespread attention from the media.
Read more about Charley Ross: Abduction, Ransom, Suspects, Trial, Aftermath
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