• Black Jack Ketchum: The Bandit Who Lost His Head

  • Oct 3 2024
  • Length: 21 mins
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Black Jack Ketchum: The Bandit Who Lost His Head

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    In this episode of The Wild Wild Death, we explore the unfortunate fate of Tom “Black Jack” Ketchum, an outlaw whose last heist went off the rails—literally. After being caught, Tom faced the gallows, but when the big moment came, Tom’s execution made him the most infamous—and headless—outlaw in the West. Join us for the story of how one man’s life of crime ended in a way no one saw coming.

    If you're interested in the history behind this episode of The Wild Wild Death, check out the links below:

    ***Please note that this 1st link contains graphic images that may be disturbing ***

    • https://www.executedtoday.com/2010/04/26/1901-black-jack-tom-ketchum-clayton-hanging/
    • https://dustyoldthing.com/strange-tale-black-jack-ketchum/
    • https://www.legendsofamerica.com/we-blackjackketchum/
    • https://site-3320323-4618-2049.mystrikingly.com/blog/tom-black-jack-ketchum-last-words#tom-black-jack-ketchum-last-words










    KEYWORDS:

    Tom Black Jack Ketchum execution

    Wild West outlaw

    Crime podcast Western history

    Gallows gone wrong

    Infamous Wild West criminals

    Outlaw life of crime

    Failed heist in the West

    Gruesome execution story

    Headless outlaw legend

    Historical true crime stories

    Tom Ketchum outlaw legend

    Gallows mishap in history
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