Operative Joseph A. Walker

In the rugged landscape near Durango, Colorado, a story of duty, corruption, and murder unfolded in the early 20th century, culminating in the death of United States Secret Service Operative Joseph A. Walker. A seasoned agent of 51 years, Walker was dispatched to the area to investigate rampant land fraud schemes that were plaguing the West. These schemes often involved homestead claims being illegally used for mining operations, cheating the government and enriching powerful individuals and com ...