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
Dave Reetz and the Media of 1939
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In this episode, Jerred Metz talks with Dave Reetz about the dramatic last eleven days of Earl Durand, and how local and national media (newspapers, radio, newsreels, and even Hollywood) shaped public perception of Durand’s story, often sensationalizing events for headlines. They reflect on the impact of these events on the local community, the role of technology like telephones and radio in spreading news, and how Durand’s story became part of American folklore, even inspiring movies. The conversation also highlights personal connections to the people involved and the lasting legacy of the events in local memory.
"The funeral director said there was a time before Earl and there was a time after Earl, and that I think was probably true and it still exists today. I think you found even coming back all these years, there's still various emotions. They carry on through generations, even through the families or the friends of families."
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Order the book at https://highplainspress.com/durand.html
