Prescott, Arizona, June 18, 1885 – The sun had just begun to set over the bustling streets of Prescott, casting a golden glow over the town’s residents. But for one family, the evening would bring nothing but tragedy. The gruesome discovery of a brutal murder has shaken the tight-knit community to its core. According to eyewitnesses, the body of a young man was found in a remote area of the mountains, his life brutally ended by an unknown assailant.
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Key Facts
- State: Arizona
- Category: Violent Crime
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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