“What people choose to believe is a fact in itself.” —Leon Metz 1948 William V. Morrison is working as an investigator for a law firm in...
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The $6 Million Shot
The Real Story Behind the Gun that Killed Billy the Kid They say history is written by the victors, but sometimes it’s pawned,...
Buckeye’s Dream
A fitting wake for Billy the Kid Buckeye Blake Bounces Back He was angry and depressed when the town council in Fort Sumner turned him down for his...
Mountain Meadows Scapegoat John D. Lee VS. A Firing Squad
John D. Lee VS. A Firing Squad "Center My Heart Boys!!" March 28, 1877 The execution of John D. Lee was supposed to be a secret, but as...
My 15th Annual Tucson Festival of Books Recap
The Great Reset Is Upon Us! I enjoyed talking to this young man about history at the Tucson Festival of Books last weekend. The Eagle Has Landed He...
Amber And The Pursuit of Dust to Dust
Amber And The Pursuit of Dust to Dust March 19, 2025 As you may know I carry a sketchbook with me everywhere I go and often sketch random...
“Brazen Bill” Shot to Blazes
“BRAZEN BILL” BRAZELTON VS A TUCSON POSSE Alone highwayman, masked in muslin, robs a stage en route from Tucson to Florence, Arizona, carrying three...
One Hell-Firin’ Minute of Smokin’ Action
Deputy Ed Short vs. Black-Faced Charley Bryant Maps & Graphics by Gus Walker. Based on the research of Robert DeArment. Deputy Ed...
Legends of the Fall
We lost some heavyweights last year, and we loved them all. Looking back on 2024, it is no exaggeration to say our history world took some major...
One Rude Dude!
Willie B. Rude vs. Apache Raiders Against overwhelming odds Rude reloads with deadly efficiency. Map by Tom Jonas. Based on the research of Greg...
Walk Where They Walked
In this issue of True West we are launching a new history campaign—actually more of a crusade—to Walk Where They Walked. We are going to encourage...
Behind the Eight Ball
March 18, 1882 Morgan Earp vs. Frank Stilwell, Pete Spence and others. A one-night showing of the play Stolen Kisses is being staged at the...