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From 1926 to 1928, Gordon Stewart Northcott killed at least 20 people on a chicken ranch outside Los Angeles, forcing his nephew Sanford Clark to participate while 13‑year‑old. Sanford, the sole survivor, endured years of captivity and profound guilt. He later testified against Northcott, helping secure the killer’s conviction and execution. Despite the trauma, Sanford went on to serve as a decorated World War II veteran, a devoted husband of 55 years, a loving father, and a productive citizen. Anthony Flacco, drawing on new revelations from Sanford’s son, Jerry Clark, presents a compelling psychological portrait of how Sanford managed to cleanse the darkness from his life and reclaim his humanity.
First publish date: 2009
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Biography
Authors: Anthony Flacco
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