The Last Eleven Days of Earl Durand
The Last Eleven Days of Earl Durand chronicles the legendary 1939 manhunt for Wyoming outlaw Earl Durand, known as the “Tarzan of the Tetons.” Blending history, myth, and local memory, the series revisits how one young man’s final days shook a community and became Western folklore. The podcast is hosted by Jerred Metz, author of the book The Last Eleven Days of Earl Durand and features interviews with a variety of individuals with unique perspective to story and legacy of Earl Durand.
The Last Eleven Days of Earl Durand
Dean Johnson and a Life in the Wilderness
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In this episode, Jerred Metz interviews Dean Johnson about his life in Wyoming’s rugged wilderness and that connection to Earl Durand. Dean shares stories of Durand’s outlaw reputation, his acts of generosity, and the dramatic events at Deep Lake. The episode offers a glimpse into the challenges and traditions of the American West.
"Earl Durand was a legend. I think the reason it's important to me is that I think he was mistreated. He was forced into doing what happened to him when he got thrown into jail. He was just out there trying to feed some hungry people. So that's why he poached his elk and they throwed him in jail for it. That's like putting a wild bird in a cage." - Dean Johnson
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Order the book at https://highplainspress.com/durand.html
