Luther Houston

Death by Force

Deputy U.S. Marshal Luther “Lute” Houston, a male lawman from Chickasha in Oklahoma Territory, met his death in the autumn of 1902 while pursuing one of the most feared outlaw gangs on the frontier. He came from a prominent Chickasha family and moved in circles where law, land, and livestock were tightly intertwined, making him a natural choice when federal authorities needed someone who could slip into the world of ranchers and horse traders without drawing too much attention. When the Bert ...Read More

Deputy U.S. Marshal Luther "Lute" Houston