The Wild Wild Death
Discover the untold stories of the Wild West with The Wild Wild Death podcast. Dive into gripping tales of unusual deaths, historical tragedies, and the life-threatening dangers faced by pioneers in the 19th century. From bizarre medical mishaps to true crime, we talk about the dark side of frontier life. Perfect for history enthusiasts and true crime fans seeking the wildest stories of the past.
The Wild Wild Death
Black Jack Ketchum: The Bandit Who Lost His Head
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
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