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April 11, 2025 65 mins

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In Part 1 of this two-part deep dive, we explore the early years of Tom Horn—a man whose life straddled the fine line between legend and infamy. From his humble beginnings in Missouri to his roles as a scout, interpreter, cowboy, and Pinkerton detective, this episode lays the foundation for understanding how Tom Horn became both feared and respected across the American West.

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 #OutlawStories #FrontierJustice #CowboysAndDetectives #HistoryPodcast #TrueWest
 #PodcastSeries #HistoricalFigures #WesternLore #Part1 #PodcastNotes

🎯 Don’t forget to tune in for Part 2, where we unravel the trial, controversy, and final days of Tom Horn.

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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