A museum in Jerome, Arizona, had a photograph of Pancho Villa standing by some mules pulling a water wagon. Did he really deliver water to the...
I read somewhere that no legal agency ever put out wanted posters that stated, “Dead or Alive.” What’s the truth?
I read somewhere that no legal agency ever put out wanted posters that stated, “Dead or Alive.” What’s the truth? Dan Gebers Kalaheo, Hawaii Most...

Was Mike Williams an Abilene, Kansas, deputy at the time of the gunfight between Wild Bill Hickok and Phil Coe?
George Bourbeau Calhan, Colorado I went straight to the source himself, Joe Rosa, to get the straight skinny on this. He examined available records...

What can you tell me about U.S. Army scout Al Sieber?
ftlupton From True West’s Online Forum Al Sieber was chief of scouts for Gen. George Crook during the Apache Wars. Born in Germany, he came to...

Can you tell me more about Bill Miner, whose life story is the basis for the Canadian film The Grey Fox?
Susan Riding Loveland, Colorado Bill Miner had quite the criminal career. He was raised in California and joined the Second California Cavalry in...
During 1952, when I was learning to be a Naval Aviator in Pensacola, Florida, I read a book on the Battle of the Little Bighorn written from the Indian point of view. Do you know the title?
During 1952, when I was learning to be a Naval Aviator in Pensacola, Florida, I read a book on the Battle of the Little Bighorn written from the...
I’ve heard that during an Old West gunfight, the persons who drew their guns first were often the ones who got shot. Is this true?
I’ve heard that during an Old West gunfight, the persons who drew their guns first were often the ones who got shot. Is this true? Andrew Welchman...
Why did Wyatt Earp never hold the top law enforcement position in any town where he worked?
Why did Wyatt Earp never hold the top law enforcement position in any town where he worked? Wrangler From True West’s online forum Wyatt entered his...
Caldwell, Kansas, is mentioned often in the magazine, but why doesn’t Hunnewell—a wild, border town itself—get the same coverage?
Caldwell, Kansas, is mentioned often in the magazine, but why doesn’t Hunnewell—a wild, border town itself—get the same coverage? Donna L. Wiley...
I would like your opinion on the deaths of outlaws Billy the Kid, Jesse James, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid.
I would like your opinion on the deaths of outlaws Billy the Kid, Jesse James, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. Dan Clutter a.k.a. “Outlaw Dan”...
Do you know of any books written about Scott Cooley (and his gang)?
Do you know of any books written about Scott Cooley (and his gang)? Mike Weirens Sartell, Minnesota I’m not aware of any books written specifically...

“I Should Have Killed Them All”
July 2-3, 1880 Outlaw Jesse Evans and three of his gang saddle up and head for the Mexican border. In Fort Davis, Texas, they have been tipped off...