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
The Death of Charles Bent
Charles Bent was always in the right place at the right time making the right choices.
And it made him a wealthy and powerful man right up until a cold day in January, 1847, when Bent was – finally - in the wrong place at the wrong time - with no idea of what was coming to his front door.
If you’d like to know more about the history behind this episode of The Wild Wild Death, check out these links:
https://www.americanhistorycentral.com/entries/charles-bent/
https://www.nps.gov/people/charles-bent.htm
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/6669910/silas-bent
https://womenoftaos.org/women/profiles-legends?/item/74/Josefa-Carson-and-Ignacia-Bent
https://www.legendsofamerica.com/bent-st-vrain-company/
