Over the course of the triple murder trial of Hanme Clark in February, a remarkable story of how first responders were able to quickly get to the scene and rescue a severely injured Patty Daulton emerged from dozens of witnesses and recordings. Rocky Ridge Road, which lies along the Oak Creek Grade in the far northeast of Custer County, is not only remote but also served exclusively by dirt roads that are often difficult to navigate due to washboards and loose gravel. While this story will focus on the four individuals who saved Patty, others responded immediately to the call for help, including Wet Mountain Fire volunteers and members of the Custer County EMS. All of them responded quickly and without hesitation, even when they…
Inhumanity was met with courage by first responders during the horrific triple murder at Rocky Ridge
