Murder on the White Sands: The Disappearance of Albert and Henry Fountain

Murder on the White Sands: The Disappearance of Albert and Henry Fountain
ISBN-10
1574412248
ISBN-13
9781574412246
Category
History
Pages
244
Language
English
Published
2007
Publisher
University of North Texas Press
Author
Corey Recko

Description

"The evidence pointed at three men, former deputies William McNew, James Gililland, and Oliver Lee. These three men, however, were very close with powerful ex-judge, lawyer, and politician Albert B. Fall. It was even said by some that Fall was the mastermind behind the plot to kill Fountain. Forced to wait two years for a change in the political landscape, Garrett finally presented his evidence to the court and secured indictments against the three suspects." "The trial took place in the secluded town of Hillsboro. The murders of the Fountains became an afterthought as the accused men, defended by their attorney Fall, pleaded innocence. Missing witnesses plagued the prosecution, and armed supporters of the defendants, who packed the courtroom, intimidated others. The verdict: not guilty.".

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