Inside the Mind of Thru-Hiking’s Most Devious Con Man
A profile of thru-hiking scam artist Jeff Caldwell, a wolf in a puffy Marmot coat who started his life of crime by stealing from his friends. Later, using an outdoorsy trail persona, lies, and rugged good looks, he preyed on lonely single women and the elderly, conning them not only out of money, but also of their belief in the basic goodness of humanity.
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Outside
Published: Oct 17, 2017
Length: 16 minutes (4,246 words)