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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

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Tom Black Jack Ketchum execution

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Crime podcast Western history

Gallows gone wrong

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Outlaw life of crime

Failed heist in the West

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Historical true crime stories

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