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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Frontier Not Yet Tamed
- By the 1890s the frontier was shrinking, but Kansas-Oklahoma remained wild and lawless.
- The Dalton Gang's collapse led Bill Doolin to form a new, violent Wild Bunch that kept the era alive.
Confrontation In Sacred Heart
- In April 1894 Bill Dalton and Bitter Creek Newcomb confronted former marshal William Carr in his shop and a gunfight erupted.
- Carr survived being shot in the stomach while Bitter Creek was wounded and the outlaws fled.
Southwest City Bank Raid
- On May 10, 1894 the Doolin-Dalton Gang robbed a Southwest City bank, took hostages, and triggered a street gun battle.
- They escaped with about $3,000 but left wounded townspeople and one victim who died days later.