Legends of the Old West OUTLAWS Ep. 5 | “Doolin Daltons: Battle of Ingalls”
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Apr 16, 2025 The Doolin-Dalton Gang rises from the ashes of defeat, igniting chaos with audacious bank and train heists. The journey from lawmen to outlaws reveals their dramatic transformation amidst a relentless manhunt. Tensions heighten as a showdown in Ingalls looms, where gunfire erupts between the gang and U.S. Marshals. The aftermath sends shockwaves through the region, with tragic losses and a shifting power dynamic illustrating the Wild West's brutal reality.
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Spearville Bank Robbery Launches New Gang
- On November 1, 1892, three riders robbed the Ford County Bank in tiny Spearville, Kansas, escaping with cash and treasury notes.
- The posse chased them in a running gunfight but failed to capture the robbers who later formed part of the Doolin-Dalton Gang.
Two Bills At The Gang's Core
- Bill Doolin and Bill Dalton became central figures as the frontier era waned and outlaw gangs resisted settlement.
- Their partnership combined local outlaw traditions and ties to older gangs like the Youngers and Daltons.
Doolin Splits From Dalton Over Money
- After the Lillietta train robbery, Bill Doolin split from Bob Dalton over disputes about leadership and money.
- Doolin spent about ten months apart, partnering with Henry Starr before returning to lead new outlaw actions.