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In Part 2 of our two-part deep dive, we follow Tom Horn in the final violent years of his life—the killing of 14-year-old Willie Nickell and the subsequent trial that sealed Horn’s fate. Was he truly guilty, or the victim of a setup fueled by fear, politics, and the powerful cattle barons he once served? We examine facts, the confessions, and the myths that still spark debate over a century later. This episode dives into Horn’s final days, the public spectacle of his execution, and how his story became one of the West’s most enduring legends.

Whether you see him as a ruthless enforcer or a scapegoat of a corrupt justice system, Tom Horn remains one of the most enigmatic figures of the Old West.

🪓 Justice or Injustice? You decide.

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Sources

Tom Horn in Life and Legend

Larry D. Ball

Tom Horn: Blood on the Moon : Dark History of the Murderous Cattle Detective

by Chip Carlson

Life of Tom Horn: Government Scout and Interpreter

by Tom Horn

The Crime Buffs Guide to the Rockies

By Ron Franscell

Outlaw Tales of Utah

Michael Rutter

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