James E. Brown

Death by Force

On February 5, 1971, James E. Brown, a law student from Missouri, was traveling near Gallup, New Mexico, with his wife, Karen Dianne, when they encountered a hitchhiker named Bertram Greenberg. Greenberg flagged down the couple's vehicle, claiming he had car trouble and needed a ride to Gallup. Once inside the car, he produced a firearm and forced them to drive to a secluded area near an abandoned mine.

Upon reaching the remote location, Greenberg ordered James to undress to his undergar ...Read More

Desert Sun 6 February 1971 — California Digital Newspaper Collection