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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