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In 1909, Goldfield, a boomtown fueled by gold fever, simmered with a darker undercurrent. A mysterious drifter with a checkered past became obsessed with a married woman. When his advances were rebuffed, his obsession spiraled into violence, culminating in murder and a chilling display of theatrics. This terrifying tale explores the fragility of the human psyche and the enduring impact of violence on a community in ‘The Calculated Goldfield Insanity Defense.’
By Richard J. DaltonIn 1909, Goldfield, a boomtown fueled by gold fever, simmered with a darker undercurrent. A mysterious drifter with a checkered past became obsessed with a married woman. When his advances were rebuffed, his obsession spiraled into violence, culminating in murder and a chilling display of theatrics. This terrifying tale explores the fragility of the human psyche and the enduring impact of violence on a community in ‘The Calculated Goldfield Insanity Defense.’