He was a beloved Las Vegas icon—part mechanic, part pro wrestling promoter, full-on personality. But when Buffalo Jim Barrier was found dead in a seedy motel in 2008, questions swirled. Was it a heart attack… or something far more sinister? In this episode, we dig into the wild life and suspicious death of a man who stood up to Vegas mobsters and may have paid the ultimate price.
This is the story of Buffalo Jim Barrier.
Special thanks to my friend Kim from MustSeeLasVegas for joining me on today's episode! You can follow Kim on TikTok and YouTube using the links below.
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