Ernest Talks Series: The Dog Bite Murders with Clint Clarkson
McFarland State Historic Park
Friday, January 10, 2025 10-11 a.m.
It all began with a dog bite and ended with the first car chase tracking fugitives in rural Arizona. In 1910, Fred Kibbe and Albert Hilpot were gunned down on a hunting trip at a place called Tuttle Station by two army deserters. The murders set off a huge manhunt that ended in the killers being captured eight days later near Adamana. What happened next even involved then-President of the United States, Woodrow Wilson.
Join independent filmmaker Clint Clarkson to hear the backstory of one of the most notorious crimes in Arizona history and the making of his upcoming movie, The Dog Bite Murders.
About the Speaker:
Clint Clarkson is a cinematographer, director, and writer. He graduated from the Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences, earning a degree in audio engineering. Over the years, he has transitioned into roles as a cinematographer and/or director on several filmmaking endeavors that he has written/co-written. His credits include one full-length feature film, The Dog Bite Murders, set to premiere in 2025, two short films, and music videos for platinum-certified artists.
The special presentation is a collaboration of the Town of Florence, Friends of the Viney Jones Library, and the Pinal County Historical Museum. Free to the public.
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