A Hikers Trail of Lies: Part 1

Published: Sept. 14, 2018, 4:01 a.m.

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When Melissa met Jeff Cantwell online, the two connected immediately. He was friendly, well spoken and shared her love of the outdoors. Jeff told Melissa stories of the daunting hikes he\\u2019d completed and shared the tragic loss of his family in a car accident. But these were just stories: In reality, Jeff \\u201cCantwell\\u201d was Jeff Caldwell, a con man who\\u2019d spent decades ripping off members of the close-knit outdoor community.

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