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Ben Golden McCollum, a 53 or 54-year-old white male, had a long and storied history as an outlaw that began in Oklahoma during the 1920s. Known by the moniker the 'Sheik of Boynton,' he gained notoriety for a string of bank robberies. In 1929, he successfully robbed banks in Prague and Checotah, Oklahoma, making off with thousands of dollars. His criminal activities led to his capture and a subsequent forty-year sentence at the Oklahoma State Penitentiary in McAlester.
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Ben Golden McCollum
Male
White / Caucasian
Marcum
KY
1963-08-12
54
Ben
Golden McCollum
12/03/2025
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Did anyone else find it odd that there seems to be little to no mention of any potential witnesses o... ...Read More
08/14/2024
08/14/2024
I've been following the McCollum case with a lot of interest and can't help but feel for his family,... ...Read More
02/24/2023
02/24/2023
