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Witnessed:Borderlands, a narrative podcast, with Campside Media and Sony Entertainment

The tall-but-true tale of a charismatic outlaw, an iconic small-town sheriff, and the record-setting drug bust that ensnared them both. Listen…

You can also check out story notes, photos, and other tidbits at www.witnessedborderlands.com.

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