On October 4, 1912, a shocking turn of events unfolded in Socorro, New Mexico, as Sheriff Emll James apprehended Avagal Chaves, the trusted companion of Ed Otero, a man accused of ravishing a young girl named Esther Williams. The investigation, led by Sheriff James, was a masterclass in detective work, and the outcome would send shockwaves through the community.
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Key Facts
- State: New Mexico
- Category: Sex Crimes
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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