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James Butler

Case from Deadwood, SD dated Aug 02, 1876

Victim Details

James Butler

Male

White / Caucasian

Deadwood

SD

1876-08-02

39

James

Butler

Yes

07/01/2026

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In the summer of 1876, the dusty, bustling mining town of Deadwood in the Black Hills of South Dakota, drew characters of all sorts, each seeking their fortune. Among them was a 39-year-old White male named James Butler Hickok, more famously known as "Wild Bill." A legendary figure of the American West, Hickok had built a reputation as a skilled gunfighter and lawman. He arrived in Deadwood in July, accompanied by Colorado Charlie Utter and Calamity Jane, and quickly became a fixture at the poke ...
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  • Infamous Deadwood: Wild Bill Hickok
  • Wild Bill Hickok - Wikipedia
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    I’ve been thinking about the atmosphere in Nuttal & Mann's Saloon on that fateful August day. It�... ...Read More
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    I’ve been reading a lot about the circumstances around Wild Bill Hickok's murder, and one thing th... ...Read More
    10/04/2023
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    I recently came across a fascinating aspect of the Wild Bill Hickok case th... ...Read More
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