He killed a black child for swimming in the wrong swimming hole. Went by the name of no names, that is to say he never attended to a single identity. Ironically, some modern historians have claimed that on this particular occasion Horn was actually innocent. [20], Gunfighters King Fisher, John Wesley Hardin, Ben Thompson, Billy the Kid, Wild Bill Hickok, and Pat Garrett all died as a result of ambushes, killed by men who feared them because of their reputation. The body count of 44 for John Wesley Hardin was all from the recorded names of lawmen and two individuals he was actually convicted of killing not the uinknown total of others who stood in his way. [26] Wounded and dying, Billy Clanton fired blindly into the gun smoke encircling him, striking Virgil's leg. WebAt first, we all though AN-94 was a decent or between good and bad weapon. The two last attackers were the men who had been wounded in a previous bandit raid. They had ordered the Cowboys to give up their guns earlier in the day, warning them with a pistol-whipping at the hands of Wyatt. Allison died in 1887 when he broke his neck after falling from a wagon. [citation needed], On March 9, 1877, gamblers Jim Levy and Charlie Harrison argued over a game of cards in a saloon in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Sorry, Doc Holiday needs to be up there too, eleven confirmed kills and twenty-two more suspected or rumored. Wyatt became a marshal and met and befriended John Doc Holliday. He was at the time the most fearless man I ever saw, and Satan and all his imps could not scare Wyatt Earp," Richard Codgell, a Wichita clerk, wrote in his memoirs, as detailed in Hornung's book. Together they bought a ranch near the Pecos River. They may not have dressed like Clint Eastwood, with a holster slung low on the hips, but these gunmen made names for themselves nonetheless. Hickhock should be second or first. Virgil, Morgan and Holliday were wounded but recovered. Davis whipped out his Bowie knife and quickly warded off the thrusts from the two of the bandits. Wyatt responded by sending several rounds into Billy. Probably not. "Wyatt Earp Wasn't the Fastest Gunslinger in the West and That Didn't Matter" ", "The Truth About Gunfights in the Old West", "Did Western gunfighters really face off one-on-one? Who killed John Wesley Hardin? Wes Hardin was no doubt a killer, but he probably didn't kill 44 men. While in Dodge he was on the posse which apprehended the murderer of singer, Dora Hand. [9] Some were simply the result of the heat of the moment, while others were longstanding feuds, or between bandits and lawmen. and not everybody really can do that, especially when there's live rounds coming at you," says Marshall Trimble, Arizona's official state historian. According to Bat Masterson, Wyatt Earp was one of the few men I personally knew in the West in the early days whom I regarded as absolutely destitute of physical fear. Earp was on the police force of Wichita until he was released over a dispute . [71] Throughout the DC Universe, Hex has been, on many occasions, transported from the Old West to the contemporary setting and beyond. It was very interesting and informative. As to Clay Allison, Earp had aleged that he had confronted Allison in Dodge and that Allison had backed down. Corral, at least in part because he was the only one who was not wounded or killed. Many gun toters who did the same often lined their pockets with silk or another slippery material so as to keep the gun from catching on the fabric in case they needed to pull it out quickly. Biographics History, One Life at a Time. He was released from his sentence after having served17 years, and became a lawyer in El Paso. A strong reputation was enough to keep others civil and often would spare a gunfighter from conflict. And Wyatt Earp, though he wasn't the fastest gun in the fight, came out without a scratch. Billys group, called the Regulators, became known for their wanton violence, and were themselves soon regarded as outlaws. Even other gunslingers were likely to avoid any unnecessary confrontation. The bit about not understanding how an honest straight up man like Wyatt was his friend is very interesting. WebAnswer (1 of 10): No rifle of the period shot more often or as reliably as did the Winchester some models were capable of holding as many as 16 cartridges, but (I hate to admit) Several legendary gunslingers are revealed in the gallery of photos. Wyatt Earp was a lawman, a gambler, a lover of prostitutes, a buffalo hunter, a saloon keeper, a miner, a boxing referee, maybe a bordello keeper and, most famously, a gunslinger of international renown. This was the first recorded example of two men taking part in a quick-draw duel. Wyatt Earp was a Nobody whose ONLY claim to fame is he lived long enough to sell his fiction to Hollywood. Bass Outlaw Lawman, Gunfighter, & Texas Ranger. He would get drunk and shoot unarmed men in bars, but outside of that his reputation is almost entirely myth. That afternoon, Earp, his brothers Virgil and Morgan, and Wyatt's friend John Henry "Doc" Holliday faced off against a rowdy group of outlaws known as the Cowboys; Billy Claiborne, brothers Ike and Billy Clanton, and brother Frank and Tom McLaury. They are normally masculine persons of integrity and principle courageous, moral, tough, solid, and self-sufficient, maverick characters (often with trusty sidekicks), possessing an independent and honorable attitude (but often characterized as slow-talking). [citation needed], These fights were usually close-up and personal, with a number of shots blasted from pistols, often resulting in innocent bystanders hit by bullets gone wild. He stabbed one of them to death; the other he disarmed by knocking the knife from his grasp and slicing off his nose and a finger of his right hand. Biographics History, One Life at a Time. [10] Some of these shootouts became famous, while others faded into history with only a few accounts surviving. The son of a Methodist preacher, Hardin displayed a capacity for violence early on in life when he stabbed a fellow student in the schoolyard at the age of 14. A gunfighter would use tie-downs to keep his pistol from catching on the holster while drawing. A lot of the guys on this list worked as sheriffs at some point or another. After the confession, Wyatt told Cruz to draw, challenging him to a duel, and the posse counted to three before Wyatt gunned Cruz down. Fisher was known both for his flamboyant style, which saw him wear brightly colored clothes and carry twin ivory-handled pistols, as well as for his propensity for violence. The gunfight caused a huge scandal, and friends of the cowboys soon retaliated, wounding Wyatts brother Virgil and killing Morgan. [59] A case in point: the service of the Jesse Evans Gang, and outlaw Jesse Evans himself, as agents for the Murphy-Dolan faction during the Lincoln County War. Although not as well known as someone like Wild Bill Hickok or Wyatt Earp, Dallas Stoudenmire was a feared lawman in his day, and is known for participating in more gunfights than most of his contemporaries. Munden was born in Kansas City, Missouri, but his family later moved to Southern California to be closer to his father after he suffered from a life-altering injury during World War II. [59] At times they were hired by cattlemen or other prominent figures to serve as henchmen or enforcers during cattle wars. [4] Clay Allison (18411887), a notorious New Mexico and Texas gunman and cattleman, originated the term "shootist". Swarthout seems to have been correct about "gunslinger", but the term "gunfighter" existed in several newspapers in the 1870s, and as such the term existed in the 19th century. Often it would develop into a shootout where both men bolted for cover. [65][66][67], The quick draw which gunfighters help popularize, is still an important skill in the American military and law enforcement communities. Gunfighters range from different occupations including lawman, outlaw, cowboy, exhibitionists and duelist, but are more commonly synonymous to a hired gun who made a living with his weapons in the Old West. Reformed form his years behind bars, Hardin began studying law and even passed the bar, but his old reputation eventually caught up with him. Most of the time, gunfighters would just hide their pistols in their pockets and waistbands. Longabaugh was reputed to be the best shot and fastest gunslinger of the Wild Bunch, a group of robbers and rustlers who ranged through the Rocky Mountains John was known for carrying two pistols in holsters strapped to his chest, which enabled him to be one of the fastest guns in history. Stoudenmire got involved in a feud with members of the Manning family, which ended when he and three of the Manning brothers got into a gunfight. Wild Bill's armed presence caused the crowd to immediately scatter to the safety of nearby buildings, leaving Tutt alone in the northwestern corner of the square. Wyatt Berry Stapp Earp was born in Warren County, Illinois, on March 19, 1848. Bob Munden, the worlds fastest gunslinger, was one of those special few. His gravestone is said to read: Clay Allison. He started out by getting caught stealing food, clothing, and guns in 1875, but he escaped his captors and made his way to Arizona. There were also a few historical cowboys who were actual gunfighters, such as the Cochise County Cowboys who participated in the bloody 1879 Skeleton Canyon massacre. Ferd Patterson Living and Dying by the Gun. He killed at least 17 and was credited or at least partially credited with up to 180 from his bushwacking days correct this error or your list is meaningless. But Dallas was able to get the drop on him and supposedly shot the man eight times, killing him. He's a dead man walking. Cowboy Fast Draw World Championship Shooting He kept his pistol in the pocket of his coat. Wanting to escape this reputation, he took a job as the City Marshall of Austin, Texas, but he was forced to resign when he killed a local theater owner named Jack Harris during an argument. Earp wasnt even on the street when this occurred. Because Union soldiers occupied Texas at the time, his father advised him to hide. Owens shot through the wall, striking Andy in the right hip he died that night. WebFastest Gun that ever lived Don Hamilton 5.38K subscribers Subscribe 172K 5.4M views 9 years ago Amazing Fast Draw.- Draw and shot in less than 2/100's of a second. It's "Gunfight at the O.K. In 1865, Hickok and David Tutt had several disagreements, culminating in a shootout in which Hickok killed Tutt with a single bullet from 75 yards away. James Butler Hickok is one of the most famous gunmen of the Old West. In actuality, this kind of thing very rarely occurred, and the true life Western storieslike Wild Bill Hickok being shot in the back while playing cardstell a much more gruesome and less gallant tale. Doc Holliday has also been credited with wounding and shooting a pistol out of saloon owner Milt Joyce's hand when he tried to brandish it at Holliday. At 15, he gunned down an ex-slave, and then proceeded to kill three Union soldiers before going on the run. Even in unfamiliar territory and time periods, Hex managed to outgun his enemies with more advanced weaponry. If you look very closely at the photo on the right side of the crowd, behind the fence you will see the comedy team Laurel and Hardy who were waiting on a train. Three of the cowboys were killed in the fight, and everyone except Wyatt was wounded. The What? I truly enjoyed the background information on each man. The two fired at the same time, but Hickok's shot hit Tutt in the heart, while Tutt's shot missed. Earp had a varied career that saw him travel to boomtowns like Wichita, Dodge City and the lawless town of Tombstone to serve as sheriff, and he participated in some of the most legendary gunfights of the 1800s. Laurel was born in England and didnt arrive in the USA until much later (not sure in the date but around 1919). Two-Gun Kid is another comic book gunfighter from Marvel Comics. Just one example of Jesse Jamess skill was when he shot one of his gang who had fired at him while they were riding at speed. When he was 15, he attempted to join the Confederacy to fight in the Civil War, but he was discharged when his true age was revealed. So whats the title of the book and when was it published (and by whom)? [59] A good example was the 1882 decision by the El Paso, Texas, town council to dismiss Town Marshal Dallas Stoudenmire. [31] By the second half of the 19th century, few Americans still fought duels to solve their problems, and became a thing of the past in the United States by the start of the 20th century. "His mind calculated he was kind of like a quarterback when the defense moves on you, and you have to calculate, 'What's my backup plan, here?' [58] "Big" Steve Long served as deputy marshal for Laramie, Wyoming, while the entire time committing murders and forced theft of land deeds. [60] While technically working as lawmen, they were little more than hired guns. Miller and the others were in the city jail not a prison. He was abused by his father, whichmotivated him to leave home at 16. No Jesse James in your list?! 15 of the most infamous and deadly gunslingers in history (15 Photos), Known for his unpredictable personality and violent temper, Clay Allison was a gunfighter who is remembered as one of the deranged outlaws of the Old West. Well, I love that quote, regardless of where he fits on this list. His days of bloodshed finally came to an end in 1909, when he was arrested for the murder of a U.S. Marshall. After a mob of some forty people broke into the prison, Miller and three other outlaws were dragged to a nearby barn and lynched. Wyatt Earp has no business on this list whatsoever. He missed and Owens shot John Blevins in the arm, putting him out of the fight. Miller was never convicted for any of the deaths. WebQuick-draw world champion Nicole "Fastdraw" Franks rates 11 gunslinging scenes from movies and TV shows for realism. The Earps weren't really expecting a gunfight. There is more speculation than history in this list. Miller pulled his gun on Frazer, who proceeded to shoot him six times. Neither King Fisher or KIller MIller should be on this list they might as well have added Jessie James. Owens saw Andy Blevins in the window moving to shoot back. Hardin Senior was a Methodist minister who settled his family in Trinity County, Texas, in 1859. [9][12] These duels were first recorded in the South, brought by emigrants to the American Frontier as a crude form of the "code duello," a highly formalized means of solving disputes between gentlemen with swords or guns that had its origins in European chivalry. In the 1880s, Horn was popular as a tracker and a bounty hunter; he was hired by the Pinkerton Detective Agency but was forced to resign after he was associated with the murders of17 men. No Kid Curry? Cradling his Winchester rifle in his arm, Sheriff Owens knocked on the Blevins' door. [73] The story's protagonist, Vash the Stampede, is a wandering gunslinger with a dark past. Miller spent time as a town marshal in Pecos and married Sallie Clements in 1891. One of those killed was an innocent Mexican bystander. Tom Horn died by hanging in Cheyenne,Wyoming after the wealthy ranchers of the day deserted him. After the death of his wife, Earp began drinking heavily and drifted around until he joined his brother in Wichita, Kansas, in 1874. It is not known who fired the first shot, but Wyatt's bullet was the first to hit, tearing through Frank McLaury's belly and sending McLaury's own shot wild through Wyatt's coattail. He was in trouble from the age of16 for stealing horses and was in and out of prison. Thompson was shot in the head and died instantly. ", Wyatt yelled and watched Ike desert his brother Billy and run. A sharpshooter when she was still a young woman, she engaged in In 1880s, Garrett became the Lincoln County Sheriff and One of the most downright murderous figures of the Old West, Jim Killer Miller was an assassin and gunfighter who is credited with killing at least 14 people, though legend has it that the number is somewhere closer to 50. Corral (though it wasnt really in a corral at all), cemented Earps reputation as a In fact, his brother, Tombstone Marshal and Deputy U.S. He was also known to have participated in lynchings and vigilante murders. 10 Infamous Deadly Real-Life Gunslingers of the Wild West. Blevins returned to Holbrook and was heard bragging about his killings. Now a celebrated gunfighter, he made his way to Abilene and fell under the tutelage of Wild Bill Hickok. Hickok was supposedly holding a pair of Aces and Eights at the time, a combination now known as the Dead Mans Hand., Known for his mercurial personality and violent temper, Clay Allison was a gunfighter who is remembered as one of the most notorious and downright deranged outlaws of the Old West. I think Docs reputation was well justified. Gunslingers usually gave each other a wide berth, and it was uncommon for two well-known gunslingers to face off. Theres no question about him being in gunfights and being fast. [46] Wyatt Earp with his brothers Morgan and Virgil along with Doc Holliday killed three outlaw Cowboys in the Gunfight at the O.K. They were a typically diverse and motley group of Gold Rush bandits: two Americans, one Frenchman, two Britons, five Sydney Ducks, and four Mexicans. [13] Ed McGivern dispelled the myth of the inaccuracy of pistol fanning by shooting tight groups while fanning the revolver. [39] Richardson had developed some affection for Loving's wife Mattie, and the two began to argue about her. He's rumored to have been in a lot of gunfights, but outside of the OK Corral there's only a few that are actually confirmed by historians. He entered the council hall and dared the councilors to try to take his guns or his job, at which point they immediately changed their mind, saying he could keep his job. The well-worn picture we have of a Wild West gunfight a tension-filled standoff in the middle of a dusty street, often at high noon, won invariably by the man who unholsters his gun more quickly than his opponent is largely fiction. The list is missing Kid Curry/Harvey Logan. Definitely agree that Hardin is the deadliest, almost all were head on gun fights with armed gun fighters and law men, and well documented. Fourteen-year-old Willie Nickell was found murdered; a month later his father, Kels, was killed and most of his stock was slaughtered. The Long Branch Saloon was then filled with smoke. ringo was a back shooting goby dummy. After his brother Morgan was killed in retaliation, Wyatt embarked on a mission to kill everyone associated with Morgans death. Some gunslingers, such as Bat Masterson, actively engaged in self-promotion. The most well-known of Butch Cassidy's Wild Bunch gang,[55] the Sundance Kid, was in reality only known to have been in one shootout during his lifetime, and no gunfights. Patton and 10 enlisted men had been sent to San Miguelito Ranch to look for Villa, who had recently raided the city of Columbus, New Mexico. In 1871, Hardin was arrested for the murder of Texas marshal Laban John Hoffman, but he escaped after killing another police officer, Jim Smalley. Gordon died the next day and Holliday fled. #1.Captian Johnathan Davis. Andy Blevins answered with a pistol in hand, the lawman told him to come out, that he had a warrant for arrest. [77] Additionally, the comic book character Vigilante is a self-proclaimed gunfighter born in the 1940s. [23] Actual gunfights in the Old West were very rare, very few and far between, but when gunfights did occur, the cause for each varied. Wyatt Earp was famous mostly because he said, himself, that he was famous. The gunfighter is also one of the most popular characters in the Western genre and has appeared in associated films, video games, and literature. After a number of run-ins with the law, the Kid was again captured and sentenced to death, but he managed to escape after he got a hold of a weapon and gunned down the two men guarding him. Courtright attempted the "border shift", a move where a gunfighter switches his gun to his uninjured hand, but he was too slow. Behind him is the gun-toting priest named Nicholas D. Wolfwood, who carries with him a heavy machine gun and rocket launcher shaped like a cross. the OK Corral. When they were about 50 yards apart, both men drew their guns. Scott Cooley, a pal of John Ringos from the Mason County War, Cochise County Sherriff, John Slaughter and Will Carver of Butch Cassidys Wild Bunch are all more deserving to be on this list than Wyatt Earp. Hickok was born on May 27, 1837, to William Alonzo and Polly Butler Hickok in Illinois. He died the next day. Hardin walked away but was later confronted by Bradley, who shot at Hardin and missed. He should be replaced on the list by John Ringo or the Sundance Kid-. Despite their weakened condition, they foolishly approached Davis with drawn knives. And in a close-range free-for-all, speed is not all it's cracked up to be. He started his criminal career at the age of 17, when he stabbed and killed a fellow gambler whom he had accused of cheating him at cards. The townsmen were ordinary people and detroyed the ridiculour James Young Gang. [14], In Western movies, the characters' gun belts are often worn low on the hip and outer thigh, with the holster cut away around the pistol's trigger and grip for a smooth, fast draw. Sheriff Owens had inherited a warrant for Andy Blevins' (Cooper) arrest for horse theft so he rode to Holbook on September 2, 1887. Owens shot his rifle from his hip through the door, hitting Andy Blevins in the stomach. He never killed a man that did not need killing.. [31], The famous lawman Wyatt Earp gave an account of having participated in a duel once during his vendetta. Sheriff Owens had hunted buffalo for the railroad and could shoot his Winchester from the hip with great accuracy. According to the U.S. Bureau of the Census (1894), an estimated 19,000 White men, women, and children were killed while the Indians killed numbered between 30,000 and 45,000 casualties during the American Indian Wars. Although many Old West legends have "fast gun" reputations, it appears that John Wesley Hardin, Wild Bill Hickok, Doc Holliday, and Billy the Kid were actually really Press Esc to cancel. Most of the time he did satisfactory at his job. Allison fought in the Civil War, but was discharged after a blow to the head started causing erratic behavior in him. Most of these 10 ranks are already scrambled, by someones bot suggestions. "Wyatt Earp," Masterson wrote in his later career as a journalist, "is one of the few men I personally knew in the West in the early days, whom I regard as absolutely destitute of physical fear.". However, Joseph Rosa noted that, even though Masterson used the term "gunfighter", he "preferred the term 'mankiller'" when discussing these individuals. Both men were still standing, although Richardson had fired five shots from his gun and Loving's Remington No. Frank was running to Fremont Street, and he challenged Holliday for killing his brother, but Doc dropped his shotgun, drew his pistol, and shot Frank in the right temple. The result was the gunfight at the O.K. [citation needed], Most gunfights are portrayed in films or books as having two men square off, waiting for one to make the first move. The gunfight at the O.K. Tom Horn spent a good portion of his life legitimately employed both as a lawman and a detective, but in actuality he was one of the most cold-blooded killers of the Old West. The gunfighter could be a lawman, outlaw, cowboy, or shooting exhibitionist, but was more commonly a hired gun who made a living with his weapons in the Old West. They weren't. Wheres the Manko from The Good The Bad And The Ugly he was really fast i seen him on the telly! After the play, Fisher and Thompson went to the Vaudeville Variety Theater and headed upstairs to meet with the owner, Joe Foster. He was never really considered 'deadly'. That means he's better than Wild Bill, Wyatt Earp, John Wesley Harden (about whom his contemporaries said he "could get out a six-shooter and use it quicker than a [2] The word was soon adopted by other Western writers, such as Zane Grey, and became common usage. Over the next several years, Allison was reported to have killed several men over disagreements, and in one case he decapitated a man and brought the severed head into a saloon. At the same time, Luke Short, a former friend of Courtright's, was running the White Elephant Saloon and Jim was trying to get Short to utilize his services. Related story from us:The tangled story of Pat Garrett, the Old West lawman who kept getting into trouble. [11] In popular folklore, men who held noteworthy reputations as a gunfighter were eager to match up against another gunman with the same reputation. The two had a history of disagreements, and with no warning Colbert pulled out his pistol to shoot Allison. In many cases, the term gunfighter was applied to constables. obviously the worst shot in the west very few(If any ) fatalities. [citation needed], In many early western films and literature, Native Americans were often portrayed as savages; having conflicts and battles against gunfighters and White settlements. [51] Of the documented instances where Ringo killed men, they were unarmed, and there is no evidence to support his participation in a single gunfight. I agree that Earp does not belong on the list. It is widely believed that the name Kid caused his exploits to be attributed to the Sundance Kid (who wasnt much of a gunfighter). Bass himself was shot, but he escaped and was found lying in a field west of Round Rock. Buckshot Roberts Last Stand. This only marked the beginning of what would be a bloody campaign for Stoudenmire as sheriff. Fifteen-year-old Samuel Houston Blevins ran out the front door, with his brother's revolver, and yelled "I'll get him." William H. Bonney or just Billy the Kid, started his life of crime with petty theft and horse thievery, but is said to have first killed a man at the age of eighteen. Millers hanging was in 1909. When the Civil War broke out, John Wesley attempted to run away to join the Confederate Army. Earp and Holliday then led a team of gunfighters on what has become known as their Vendetta Ride, and they eventually killed several men connected with the murders before fleeing the territory. One journalist reckoned that if Munden had Hence, it is the Sundance Kid who is better known. "Anything that has created this myth of the fast draw is a byproduct of entertainment," says Jim Dunham, the director of special projects and historian at the Booth Western Art Museum in Cartersville, Georgia. [22] The most notable and well-known took place in the states/territories of Arizona, New Mexico, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas. Fisher is alleged to have clubbed the nearest one to him with a branding iron, then as a second drew a pistol Fisher drew his own pistol and shot the man, killing him. "Go to fighting or get away! ), Billy the Kid only killed like four people, Some say 4, Some say 9, and some say 20+ (21 or 22 ish). His father, Nicholas Porter Earp, moved the family to Iowa, where Earp spent most of his childhood. I live in Colorado where Doc is reportedly buried and he knifed a man to death in Denver over a card game (knife instead of gun because there were no guns allowed in Denver at the time.) He married Urilla Sutherland, but she and their unborn child died of typhoid fever about a year later. But the absolute, without-a-doubt, hands-down, fastest gun in the West? [62], Alongside the iconic cowboy, gunfighters have become a cultural image of the American people abroad, and also as an idealized image of violence, frontier justice, and adventure. Hardin rode with outlaw Frank Polk in Navarro County until Polk was arrested for murder. Murdering unarmed homesteaders from hiding was Tom Horns style. He was wounded several times but stayed in service until the end of the war. Doesnt add up so your story cant be true. Doc was not just a dentist, he was a licensed Oral surgeon. Curry was known to be faster. Bottom line is nobody can confirm all these guys kills. One of those pictured is famed black cowboy Jesse Stahl, whose rodeo riding skills were unparalleled in the 1800s. In the end the fight lasted only 30 seconds or so, with at least 20 shots being fired Billy Clanton and both McLaury brothers died. Unfazed, he stood his ground, pulling out both pistols and firing a barrage at the charging outlaws. These guys are all legends for different reasons but lets face it Kid Curry and Jesse James not on this list is a shame. Baca took refuge in an adobe house, and over the course of a 36-hour siege, the gunmen put 400 bullet holes in the house (some accounts say a total of 4,000 shots) without touching Baca. [12] Others died secluded deaths either from old age or illness. The most famous of these is undoubtedly the Gunfight at the O.K. WebBob Munden is probably the fastest gunslinger to have ever lived, period. [1] The Winchester rifle was also a popular weapon among gunfighters. He was buried in Alleyton Cemetery in Colorado County, Texas. So Andy Blevins (aka Cooper) ambushed and killed John Tewksbury and Bill Jacobs in revenge. 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