On the evening of October 30, 1880, “Curley Bill” Brocius, Jim Johnson, Andy McCauley, and a few other cowboys were drinking at Carrigan’s Saloon in Tombstone, Arizona. Saturday evening was cool and breezy in Tombstone. Before the end of the beautiful night, Curley Bill kills Marshal White. Tombstone Arizona’s first Marshal. 31 year old Fred …
The Gunfight at the O.K. Corral
For over 125 years, the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral has been a tale that Hollywood and dime novels couldn’t resist. Strong, fearless lawmen standing firm in the dusty streets of Tombstone, Arizona, protecting their town from the scourge of drunken, thieving cowboy outlaws—an irresistible story of good versus evil. On one side, the Earps: …
Johnny Ringo Gravesite Visit – The Final Chapter
Our visit to Johnny Ringo’s gravesite was an experience filled with both revelations and riddles. After hours of debate and poring over historical records, the Tarnished West Team came away not with answers, but with more questions. The most prominent figures in his story—Doc Holliday and Wyatt Earp—seem to be out of the picture, leaving …
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Did Wyatt Earp kill Johnny Ringo?
The death of Johnny Ringo in July 1882 is one of the enduring mysteries of the Old West. Over the years, many have speculated about how the notorious outlaw met his end in the desolate hills of Arizona. The official cause was listed as suicide, but that explanation never satisfied everyone. Theories abound—some believe it …
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