Rust, tape found where cable broke in fatal fall

Sunday, July 20, 2003

COLUMBIA, Mo. -- Rust and duct tape were found at the point where a climbing wall safety cable snapped earlier this week, dropping a Jefferson City woman about 25 feet to her death, according to court documents.

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