[Paladin2]

I think the "whitness" was 13 at the time and has some mental problems.

I suspect that Fed prosecution witnesses are heavily coached in long running Federal land grabs.

[DoodleDawg]

I think the "whitness" was 13 at the time and has some mental problems.

The witness was a relative of the Hammonds and sharp enough to be trusted with setting the fires. Also sharp enough to shelter in a stream when the fire got out of control.

I suspect that Fed prosecution witnesses are heavily coached in long running Federal land grabs.

I haven't seen anything indicating the government wanted their land to begin with.