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William Tulsa Jack Blake

Death by Force
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In the annals of the Old West, the story of William 'Tulsa Jack' Blake, a man of about 35 years, came to a violent end in Major County, Oklahoma. His life as a cowboy had taken a turn in 1892 when he joined the notorious Wild Bunch gang, also known as the Oklahombres or the Doolin-Dalton Gang. This path led him to participate in numerous bank and train robberies, establishing his reputation as a formidable outlaw.

One of his most infamous moments came in September 1893, during a deadly sh ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    William Tulsa Jack Blake

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Major

    OK

    1895-04-04

    35

    William

    Tulsa Jack Blake

    11/22/2025

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    04/30/2023
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