Episode 6: Mormon Train Robbers, The Earl and Nay Families
This episode will cover two train robberies that involved the Nay and Earl families. We will discuss the first train robbery in Utah that happened in 1889 in Thompson Springs, Utah. We will also discuss the Montello, Nevada train robbery in 1882 and how both of these robberies were committed by Mormons.
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Episode 5: WWII Bomber Crash on the Badlands of the Desert in 1943
On July 14, 1943, WWII light bomber left Sacramento, California for Grand Junction, Colorado. The plane failed to arrive and went missing for three months until three cowboys from Wayne County discovered the crash site.
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Capture of a Modern Mountain Man
For nearly 8 years, Mountain Man Troy Knapp went on a crime spree burglarizing mountain cabins in nine Utah Counties. His crime spree ended with his arrest and capture on the Manti La Sal National Forest. This episode will discuss how law enforcement officers were able to track down the mountain man and take him into custody.
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Sheriff Jesse Tyler - Part 2
Sheriff Jesse Tyler, relentless in his pursuit of justice, tracked outlaws and rustlers across southeastern Utah. After taking down Flat Nose George, he faced a deadly confrontation with five outlaws in the remote Book Cliffs, where he was killed in the line of duty. His death sparked a massive manhunt across the Wild West. We’ll uncover the mystery of his killer and explore the stories of the fearless lawmen who pursued these dangerous outlaws.
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Sheriff Jesse Tyler - Part 1
Sheriff Jesse Tyler of Grand County, Utah, earned a place in Wild West lore for his daring confrontation in March of 1900 with the notorious outlaw "Flat Nose" George Curry. In an intense standoff, Sheriff Tyler shot and killed Flat Nose on the banks of the Green River. Sheriff Tyler was one of the first law enforcement officers to chase outlaws into the San Rafael Desert and Robbers Roost.
Unraveling the stories that shaped the Beehive State. This podcast explores Utah’s rich, diverse, and often forgotten past—stretching across timelines and occasionally beyond its borders when people, places, or events are relevant. It’s not just about familiar pioneer tales, but about the untold, hidden, and sometimes controversial stories that reveal the complexities of humanity through history.
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