Climbing Gold

Dope Lake Chapter 4: Aftermath

Dec 16, 2022
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INSIGHT

Improbability of Dorn's Murder

  • Theories of Jack Dorn being murdered are logistically improbable and resemble Hollywood plots. - A real assassination would have been simpler and less risky than pushing Dorn off a cliff trail spot.
ANECDOTE

Werner Braun on Dorn's Fall

  • Werner Braun recounts a night drinking with Jack Dorn before Dorn's fatal fall off the trail. - Dorn likely fell due to alcohol-induced stupor rather than foul play.
ANECDOTE

Vern Clevenger's Brush With Law

  • Vern Clevenger was arrested but his charges were dropped due to procedural errors like not reading Miranda rights. - Rangers intentionally avoided ruining climbers' lives, showing unexpected leniency.
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