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The Rise and Fall of Frederick Baker in New York
A long profile dissects Frederick Baker, once praised in Plymouth and Brooklyn as a devoted husband and financier. He swindled clients through dubious securities, insured his own life, then died by his own hand. His crimes exposed a pattern of polished crime among respected citizens. The piece argues such investors share blame for lax scrutiny and warns of financial vampires exploiting trust.
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