PRETEND The Pale Faced Lie Revisited
Jul 1, 2025
David Crow, author of "The Pale-Faced Lie," shares his gripping tale of growing up as his father's criminal accomplice. He reflects on the violent dynamics of his childhood on a Native American reservation, grappling with the duality of his father's charm and brutality. David discusses the challenges of breaking free from a toxic legacy and the emotional scars that linger. His journey highlights the struggle for identity amidst crime and manipulation, shedding light on the desire for a different life.
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David Helps Bury a Body
- David Crow was once called by a distressed woman to save his father's life and ended up helping bury what looked like a human body.
- This traumatic incident confirmed his role as his father's criminal accomplice and haunted him for years.
Traumatic Abandonment of Mother
- At age ten, David's father abandoned his mentally ill mother in a freezing house after sabotaging her car.
- The experience broke David emotionally and marked a turning point in his life.
Son’s Role in Theft Operations
- Thurston Crowe involved David regularly in theft from warehouses on the Navajo reservation.
- David's job was lookout with a secret rock-throwing system that signaled imminent danger.