Buried Bones - a historical true crime podcast with Kate Winkler Dawson and Paul Holes Murder on the Range PT 2
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Aug 27, 2025 Dive into the grim depths of 1863 Colorado, where violent murders shake the Gold Rush community. Explore the psychological motivations behind a series of coordinated attacks and the miraculous survival of a witness. Discover how tensions from land disputes lead prospectors to form a militia, creating a complex web of justice and vengeance. Follow the Espinosa brothers on their chaotic quest for retribution, revealing the darker sides of humanity and the relentless pursuit of justice in a lawless era.
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Firearms Shaped How Attacks Occurred
- Black powder weapons of the 1860s limited shooters to slow single shots and close-range engagements.
- That practical limitation helps explain why victims were typically hit with one shot and why attackers sometimes used axes or knives.
Survivor Account Changes The Investigation
- The survivor Edward saw two attackers and a shot that was stopped by a paper document, supplying key witness detail.
- His account shifted investigators toward believing multiple offenders and possible rifle use from concealment.
Manifesto Turns Crime Into Mission
- A paper nailed to a tree claimed vengeance against Americans as a religious sacrifice and signaled ideological motive.
- That message reframed killings from opportunistic robbery to a mission of retaliatory violence.
