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
Freezing with John C. Fremont
Find out what happened when “The Pathfinder” John C. Fremont loses his way, taking 35 men and 120 mules with him.
If you’d like to know more about the history behind this episode, check out the sources below:
Frémont’s Fourth Expedition: A Documentary
Account of the Disaster of 1848–1849
Edited by LeRoy R. Hafen and Ann W. Hafen.
Taos County Historical Society – The Lost Men of Frémont (1987)
Pueblo Chieftain – Tragic Expedition (1998)
GJ Sentinel – Disaster Struck When the Pathfinder Got Lost in Colorado (2020)
http://backpacker.com/stories/fremonts-wrong-turn/
https://www.nps.gov/grsa/learn/historyculture/john-fremont-expeditions-1848-and-1853.htm
