Bale by bale, Miller freed eight people—men, women, and children—packed like sardines. Their conditions ranged from unconscious to severely hypoxic. He called for emergency backup as a Chevrolet Tahoe approached, filled with armed “cleaners,” but his bluff and Duke’s ferocity drove them off.
When paramedics arrived, the victims received care and oxygen. The investigation dismantled a human smuggling ring, but for Miller, the real victory was personal. Continue reading…
