History of New Jersey by the kidnapper, which he traced to a company in McCormick, South Carolina. James J. Finn was a lieutenant who attempted to capture the kidnapper while he was passing off ransom bills. Finally, a ransom note was located and traced to Bruno Hauptmann; the bill had the license plate number of Hauptmann's Dodge Saloon that was written down by a gas attendant. He was tried in Flemington, New Jersey in what was known as the "Trial of the Century", and was convicted. He was electrocuted in the New Jersey State Prison in Trenton, New Jersey. The Lindbergh kidnapping led to
State Theatre (New Brunswick, New Jersey) were repaired, and upgrades were made to the sound and lighting systems. The theatre re-opened in October 2004 with a performance by comedian Jay Leno. In the summer of 2010, the State Theatre installed a new heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system costing $1 million provided by Middlesex County. As of June 2017, over 5.5 million people have come through the doors of the theater. Today, State Theatre New Jersey is a member of the League of Historic American Theatres and continues to flourish as the centerpiece and premier venue for the New Brunswick, New Jersey arts community. State Theatre