In 1909, California, Willie Boy-a proud Paiute man-kills his bride's father in self-defense during an ancient custom of "marriage by capture." The personal tragedy ignites a relentless manhunt led by Sheriff Christopher Cooper. As the hunt escalates, President Taft's visit turns the pursuit into a newspaper spectacle, distorting truth and forging legend.
In 1909, California, Willie Boy-a proud Paiute man-kills his bride's father in self-defense during an ancient custom of "marriage by capture." The personal tragedy ignites a relentless manhunt led by Sheriff Christopher Cooper. As the hunt escalates, President Taft's visit turns the pursuit into a newspaper spectacle, distorting truth and forging legend.
