American History Tellers Shootout at the O.K. Corral | Vendetta | 4
Oct 29, 2025
Tombstone is on edge after the O.K. Corral shootout, splitting locals over justice for the Earp brothers. Wyatt Earp's quest for vengeance ignites a dramatic vendetta, leading to deadly confrontations and ambushes. As tensions escalate, the law struggles to maintain order while Wyatt steps deeper into outlaw territory. The fallout from Morgan Earp's murder pushes Wyatt to organize a ruthless retaliation. The community is torn between supporting him and fearing the consequences, as his legendary status begins to form in the chaos.
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Community Split Over Responsibility
- The coroner's jury faced a deadlock deciding guilt versus identifying killers after the O.K. Corral shootout.
- Divisions in Tombstone made legal conclusions deeply political and fraught with personal threats.
Shifting Evidence Alters Public View
- Sheriff Johnny Behan's testimony shifted local perceptions by implying Doc Holliday fired first with a nickel-plated pistol.
- The coroner's jury cautiously named the killers but avoided recommending warrants, inflaming tensions.
Prosecution Undone By Bad Witness
- Will McClory arrived from Texas and joined the prosecution, then called Ike Clanton to testify.
- Clanton's rambling, discredited testimony and exposed telegram destroyed the prosecution's case.
