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Scott Carrier

Crime Media

Charles Bowden’s Fury

The lingering psychological effects of being one of the greatest crime reporters of all time.

Scott Carrier High Country News Oct 2014 20min Permalink

Room for Improvement

Ending homelessness is really quite simple: give people somewhere to live. Why’s Utah the only place willing to try it?

Scott Carrier Mother Jones Feb 2015 25min Permalink

Religion

The Ongoing Mysteries of the Elizabeth Smart Case

He was an itinerant preacher who claimed god have revealed him to be the one true prophet. He kidnapped Elizabeth Smart  and lived with her in a makeshift camp for years. She was hard to find; not because he was sly, but because Utah is full of prophets with multiple young wives.

Scott Carrier Mother Jones Dec 2010 Permalink