The American West is a tapestry of historical fact and fanciful legend, but how much of it is true? Is the desert southwest truly hiding fortunes in lost Jesuit gold? How could the notorious outlaw Apache Kid have died more than eighteen times? Who first penned the sorrowful tale of the vengeful ghost, La Llorona? Saddle up and join host J.D. Wicks, author, archeologist, and historian, as he delves into true history behind the countless unexplained mysteries, haunting legends, and unsolved crimes of the Old West.
MYSTERIOUS WEST
Claim This Podcastby J.D. Wicks
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6 episodes
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The American West is a tapestry of historical fact and fanciful legend, but how much of it is true? Is the desert southwest truly hiding fortunes in lost Jesuit gold? How could the notorious outlaw Apache Kid have died more than eighteen times? Who first penned the sorrowful tale of the vengeful ghost, La Llorona? Saddle up and join host J.D. Wicks, author, archeologist, and historian, as he delves into true history behind the countless unexplained mysteries, haunting legends, and unsolved crimes of the Old West.
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Recent Episodes
January 29, 2025
WHO KILLED OLIVER YANTIS? | Episode 5
<p>In the waning days of the Wild West, the Dalton-Doolin gang kept the spirit of lawlessness alive in the misguided memory of their fallen comrades. Among the criminals was a young man named Oliver Yantis who would go on to harbor a less than notable criminal career. After a prolonged bout of dogged pursuit, he would be gunned down by three simultaneous gunshots. But who pulled the trigger that took his life?</p> <p> Antlers Of Romance by Doctor Turtle is licensed under a Attribution 4.0 International License.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Selected References: </p> <p>https://open.substack.com/pub/mysteriouswest/p/who-killed-oliver-yantis-565?r=52s14d&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true</p>
November 9, 2023
VICTIMS OF THE VIGILANTES | Episode 4
<p>Throughout the 1860's, a violent conspiracy involving a pair of rival secret societies raged over the frontier territories of Montana and Idaho. The Montana Vigilantes blazed a trail of blood as they sought retribution for crimes supposedly committed by a nototious outlaw gang known as "The Innocents". Join host J.D. Wicks as he explores the legend and history behind one of the bloodiest periods of vigilante justice in the American West. Selected Resources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GhzDm3cmD5XuVLqwVdlbsujsjfVH2k9C5_PiSXyKXxc/edit?usp=sharing The Talons Of Adventure, The Antlers Of Romance by Doctor Turtle is licensed under a Attribution 4.0 International License.</p> <p><br></p>
October 27, 2023
BIRTH OF LA LLORONA | Episode 3
<p>La Llorona, the Weeping Woman, haunts the rivers of the American Southwest, but who is she and where did she come from? Join host J.D. Wicks on this special Halloween episode as he explores the phantom's folklore and deep historical roots.</p> <p> The Talons Of Adventure, The Antlers Of Romance by Doctor Turtle is licensed under a Attribution 4.0 International License. </p> <p>Selected Resources https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YPfyiO5H-uoCZbDCxSz0lgkg21Tehe8ZSICgcBOCtlo/edit?usp=sharing</p>
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