Scammed By Spirits: The Case of Hermameyer v. Burchill
Our case begins on the rocky landscape of post-World War 1 America. The year is 1919, a time of societal and economic recovery. Soldiers returned from war ready to build a new life for themselves: find a career, start a family, etc... But to do so, they needed that cold hard cash. Oil was (and still is) a hot commodity, and striking it meant instant riches. In this world of change and rebuilding, everyone wanted a piece of that black gold. Enter Mr. Hermameyer, a man with dreams of wealth [...]