The kidnapping of June Robles rocked the nation in 1934. The six-year-old from Tucson, Arizona was abducted on her way home from school one afternoon and held for ransom. Her kidnappers and whereabouts remained unknown for weeks. And then a strange tip led to a huge break in the case.
This unique kidnapping story has a happy ending, but still remains unsolved today. Listen in this week as we go through everything we know about the case. Let us know what you think on social media. This one is really different so we’d love to know your thoughts!
FURTHER READING:
Tucson Weekly – The Girl Locked in the Desert Cage
New York Times – June Robles Obituary
Crimes of the Century: Crime by Claire Welch
New York Times Archives Results – June Robles
From the Archives: The Kidnapping of ‘Little June’
June Robles Tells Own Kidnap Tale! Aka June Noble Tells How She Was Kidnapped (1920-1929)
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