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I'm Renee, and this is Beyond Contempt True Crime.

In this case, you will hear two different versions of an altercation that took place,

and ironically, there were two different legal outcomes.

You're listening to Episode 41, Dusty Harless.

Dusty Harless was born on Augustth, 1970, in Germany, but parents Kathy and Clinton raised him under the California sun.

He enjoyed living in San Diego and took part in many outdoor activities, like surfing,

wakeboarding, skiing, and snowboarding.

Dusty wasn't the tallest guy at 5'8, but his size worked well for wrestling.

He was a championship-level wrestler that won many competitions

and received a myriad of accolades over the years.

Dusty wrestled on a collegiate level for Pelhamar College,

which is just north of San Diego,

and he was the AAU National Champion.

After college,

Dusty followed his passion for athletics

and took a job as an advertising sales rep

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