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
Honorable Park Counteans: Bill Garlow and Virginia Turner
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In this episode, Jerred Metz highlights two honorable Park County citizens, Virginia Turner and Bill Garlow. Together, their stories reveal the enduring spirit of courage and compassion that defines Wyoming’s history.
Virginia Turner showed extraordinary courage during Earl Durand’s escape and hostage standoff, staying calm, aiding the wounded, and supporting the Durand family through chaos and loss.
Bill Garlow, grandson of Buffalo Bill Cody, carried his family’s legacy of bravery from leading a local manhunt for Durand to sacrificing for his men in World War II’s Battle of the Bulge.
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