Legends of the Old West OUTLAWS Ep. 6 | “Doolin Daltons: Dead Outlaws”
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Apr 23, 2025 The podcast dives into the chaotic decline of the Doolin Dalton Gang following the Battle of Ingalls in 1893. It recounts their reckless heists and the violent world that surrounded them, illustrating the harrowing consequences of their lifestyle. Betrayal and internal strife lead to their desperate last stands, culminating in ambushes and shootouts. The tragic tales of gang members like Richard West capture the gritty reality of outlaws, spotlighting their infamous crimes and the relentless pursuit of law enforcement.
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Longview Robbery Goes Wrong
- Bill Dalton led a separate Longview, Texas bank robbery on May 23, 1894 that turned deadly when Jim Wallace and two citizens were killed.
- Afterward Dalton hid with relatives but was tracked when he spent stolen money on supplies.
Bill Dalton Killed Fleeing Posse
- On June 8, 1894 a posse surrounded Bill Dalton's cabin and he fled through a cornfield, ignoring commands to stop.
- The posse shot and killed him while he resisted arrest; his widow later buried him in California.
Texana Raid Shows Decline
- A December 1894 raid in Texana netted the gang only $20 and demoralized them.
- The failure preceded months of inactivity and hinted at the gang's unraveling.