The summer heat pressed down on Oakridge, Arizona, turning the quiet neighborhood into a slow, sun-drenched scene. Children rode bikes, sprinklers clicked, and the distant hum of everyday life filled the air. Nothing suggested that this ordinary afternoon would become extraordinary.
For David Miller, it started like any other day. He had spent weeks digging in his backyard, working by hand to create a modest swimming pool for his family. He was nearly six feet down when his shovel struck something hard.
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