In the mining town of Jerome, Arizona, perched precariously on the side of a mountain, David Rees served as a dedicated police officer. On the night of Sunday, May 21, 1933, the 53-year-old officer was making his usual patrols through the bustling streets of the town. It was a time when Jerome was a rough and tumble place, filled with miners and a certain element of lawlessness that kept the local police force constantly on alert.
The following morning, the community of Jerome awoke to th
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