Wild Bill Hickok's Assassin: Exhumed, with the Noose Still Around His Neck.

[@GroovyGranny2233]

My love of cemeteries came from visiting Wild Bill’s grave in Deadwood when I was about 8 years old. Thanks Ron! Love this one. Rock Chalk 😊

[@lillypad9960]

Fantabulous!!! A piece of history proven by the hangman's noose. How awesome. A criminal punished and the evidence of his death to take him into infinity. Ron, imagine what we'd find if we could do more digging. Blessings from Michigan.

[@agnetha2012]

Thank you for doing this video. I took my kids to South Dakota to see Mt. Rushmore and we stayed a night in Deadwood at the Bullock Hotel. It was a fantastic experience. We also visited the graves of Wild Bill, Calamity Jane and Bullock himself. I wish I had done more research so that I could visit this grave that you highlight. And if you are up for a spooky night, stay at the Bullock Hotel. It is definitely haunted.

[@bryancarpenter3648]

Fantastic video!! I’m 58 and I’m fascinated by the history of the Dakota territory. Yankton, Lead, deadwood, Custer, and all that stuff. I ride a Harley Davidson Electra Glide and want to someday before I’m too old make it up to the bike rally there in sturgis and ride to all those places. Bucket list.

[@tracysmith3076]

Heck yeah!! I love how this turned out. I've heard about him before, but didn't know he was buried with the rope still around his neck. Thanks Ron!! ❤

[@robindykeman8404]

Looks like the noose surrounds his name now, interesting. Always love your stories Ron. Safe travels.

[@tommywood343]

I love the old western cowboy story's. Thank you Ron for this real history. Have a great day

[@Oldnoitall]

I say, bring the hangman’s noose back in front of courthouse steps !! some cases !!crime for drop very rapidly. !! Thanks a lot Ron.

[@tammypullen1110]

Totally agree!!!!!!

[@catholiccrusader5328]

@@tammypullen1110 me too.

[@michaelmyers3892]

You're crime would determine your fate,

[@gayleb9656]

And do away with appeals.

[@jk-76]

People have been executed for the entirety of our existence. Nothing deters violence. It's programmed into us. We have more people in prison than any other country. That never stops people from doing what they want to do. My two best friends growing up were involved in "law inforcement". One retired the county sherrif and the other retired as a prison warden "I retired from the US Army". They say there are too many things we can't controll in the human mind. There is no way to prevent people from hurting people.

[@edzamper5803]

Must suck being called a coward, that it is actually true, and that you still have the damn noose around your neck as an eternal reminder of your deed.

[@vieramorris5861]

I was in South Dakota some year's ago and knew the story of Wild Bill getting shot in the back of the head and what later happened to his killer but didn't know he was buried with the noose around his neck. Very fitting

[@ludicrous7044]

He wasn't -It was for the newspapers!!

[@marymahaffey4618]

I love hearing and learning about the old days in the 1700s and 1800s and early 1900s... love this history lesson from you Ron...great video sir.... be careful and stay safe where ever you go ! Take care Ron ☺️💖😊🎉🎊🎊🎉🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@gawakuvido9499]

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[@asandamaphumulo3474]

​@gawakuvido9499 😅😅

[@neilouellette3004]

This guy should be on TV or radio. He has the knack for it. Great historical fact I enjoyed watching.

[@projectdesign4675]

I was thinking the opposite. He tells a cranky fumbling/halting story....a horrible narrator!

[@Firstlastfirst-n3c]

Or maybe a podcast that would be pretty awesome

[@debbiebrantley61]

The HBO show Deadwood did a great job telling this story.I highly recommend that show

[@pamsmith6404]

What a story! I am not familiar with too many Wild West stories but you have a great way of telling them! I'm 72 and still learning stuff from your channel

[@DH-cj7nm]

The show deadwood tells Wild Bill's story. It's really a well done show in my opinion it's the best show ever made.

[@GosiameMolotsi]

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[@Mistersandyrobertson]

I love when unmarked graves are restored. In the 1980s myself and a friend arranged a stone for the grave of vampire expert and scholar of gothic literature the Rev Montague Summers which had been unmarked for over 40 years since his death in Richmond, London UK. I hope more people get interested in this kind of thing. As I am fascinated by Wild Bill this was a great watch, so thank you.

[@ReaBoka-j6y]

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[@Mistersandyrobertson]

​@@ReaBoka-j6yNo idea what your reply means, but thanks!

[@wooliewilliams587]

Wow, where's his resting spot? Planning to visit our capital soon.

[@Mistersandyrobertson]

@@wooliewilliams587 Richmond Cemetery. Google his grave and there should be pictures.

[@johno30197]

Allway's interesting when we go down this old wild-west route wild bill hickok's was legendary thank's mate for sharing....

[@hollyb.3615]

I'm glad you covered this story, Ron , it didn't glamorize this man at all , this is part of the history of the to old West and it's all rather fascinating to hear about. I wonder if other executed criminals were buried with their noose still around their neck ? I would imagine it was highly likely.

[@junaid-fp9wz]

I wonder what is happening in the graves of those in the wild west who massacred the Apaches and Indians and stole their land and property.

[@shirleyashanti3031]

Wow! Fascinating segment. Knew about that 2nd trial from legal history classes, but nothing said about that noose. Gosh, they didn't play back then. Had to be a big story with a 25 cent price on that newspaper with Sitting Bull too. Thanks for another great tale. Beautiful cemetery.

[@FOXBAT321]

What a interesting one. Thank you Ron.

[@redrooster1908]

One million views and counting! Great content, Ron❤

[@cazkellie]

Love hearing stories from way back then❤

[@puppy2haley]

I do, too!! If you like to watch channels on mostly guys who hike canyons in the 4 corner areas (searching for native ruins) you might enjoy The Desert Drifter & THE POV channel. There’s lots of other channels like this, also. Love Ron’s channel. Walking thru old graveyards fascinates me! Ron tells the best stories!! 👍❤️

[@patrickporter6536]

The guy in the photo was never exhumed. This must have been taken before he was buried

[@michaelbell7244]

😂😂😂😂

[@MichaelCampin]

​@@michaelbell7244from listening to the commentary of seems he was exhumed years ago when his grave was moved along with his fellow deceased.

[@nunyabuziness8421]

Yeah no kidding genius that was after he was hanged when that picture was taken there's no picture of him after he was exhumed😂

[@PolybiusTheBlue]

Great work Sherlock! You solved a mystery that wasn't even a mystery. The video isn't captioned "Here's a photo of a body after being exhumed." You should become a detective man.

[@MichaelCampin]

@@PolybiusTheBlue thank you no. I am Inspector of Taxes ,or in US an IRS inspector

[@margaretcorriher1000]

Great history lesson. I love these walks. Truly enjoyed it. 😊

[@monicalitman1396]

Another great story Ron. The noose is just an interesting fact. Thank you ❤

[@robbylake3784]

Thank you for sharing the story. I'm from South Dakota and I just learned more about this history. Thanks Ron.

[@omgbarth]

My mother is from SD, too. Yankton, but to be more precise, she grew up on a farm north of Yankton in Utica.

[@ginabarrows2454]

I am from this area too. I dont live far from yankton.

[@robbylake3784]

@@omgbarth I'm not from Yankton, but I have been there before. Years and years ago.

[@PR-BEACHBOY]

I lived in Yankton for 10 years during my college days. I graduated from Yankton College which is now a minimum security Federal Prison Camp after closing as a school in 1984. Later the BOP purchased the property and converted it to the prison that exists today. When I first arrived in Yankton in the late summer of 1970, there was a small brass plate on the side of the Gurney Hotel that commemorated the site in downtown Yankton where the hanging of Blackjack McCall took place! I don’t know if that plaque is still there but I’ll check for it the next time I’m in town for a college reunion.

[@cheryld5052]

Great story and fantastic photo find!! Love seeing these old stories come to life.

[@FacesoftheForgotten]

smiling!!

[@leticiareynoso8513]

Thank you, Ron! May the noose serve as an eternal reminder of his cowardly acts and life!

[@bobjones2460]

I'll bet he's got it around his neck in the afterlife like Jacob Marley with the chains.

[@bluu7964]

@@bobjones2460 note the marker around his name is a rope

[@stevensmall9398]

​@@bluu7964Great catch. Usually I notice stuff like that.

[@mhart62]

Cool! I live down the road from Yankton. I had no idea.

[@omgbarth]

My mother grew up on a farm in Utica! 😁

[@MissBenjamin6010]

Thank God for his friends who encouraged him to leave town, cos it's quite upsetting to know he actually wasn't found guilty for daylight murder, literally.

[@ingermallia-elromantico9998]

Hi,hello from Yorkshire, England! Your video came up unexpectedly on my phone this morning, so glad it did, I found your presentation informative , calm and relaxing to watch.I love learning about the history of the British Isles, but I am aware that the USA also have a rich history and many , many stories about the past. My dad used to take me and my brother to watch " westerns" at the cinema, and so this part of your history is very interesting to me, especially as I am aware of the people you may speak of.I look forward to watching your channel, thankyou for your calm delivery, I'm 64, and cannot be doing with all the over excited, whizz bangs that seem to go along with watching some presenters. Wishing you peace, Inger Romantico

[@jeanlawson9133]

Never sit with your back to the door.... AIN'T IT JUST AIN'T IT 😜 lols...

[@aliciabrewer9444]

Very interesting and intriguing story Ron. I love hearing about stories of the Wild West and pioneer days. Glad you shared this story with us Ron… Stay safe out there on your journeys.🙂💟

[@andrewduckworth4720]

Awesome video Ron and a really fascinating story

[@p83otfan]

This photo was most likely taken from his first burial, because he wouldn’t have been hung in those clothes. The rope may or may not be authentic but if the undertaker had the presence to take a photo, he had the presence of mind to add the rope. Probably sold the pictures as post cards.

[@kevinwoodson8909]

That bizarre never seen that but I've never exhumed anyone either

[@cathysummers7558]

Indeed odd seeing a man dead with a noose around his neck! Never heard of this story but very interesting! ❤️🇺🇸

[@Bigjess777]

Interesting facts I didn’t know thanks , I learned something new 👍

[@dawnprochilo8084]

Thanks for sharing this story Ron. I never really knew the whole story. Very interesting. Take care, be safe.

[@johnmarkmcintyre4204]

Obviously the center of attention in the photo of the corpse is the presence of the noose, but did you notice that his nose didn’t appear particularly crooked?

[@eric2685]

Interesting history . What an ungrateful man , when Wild Bill had tried to help him out . I noticed this was the same year as the Little Bighorn debacle , with Custer and the 7th Cavalry getting turned over by the Sioux and Cheyenne .

[@krisroberts7509]

That’s my ancestor. My mother’s last name is McCall. We have the family tree going back all the way to the mayflower. John “Jack” McCall or Crooked Nose Jack as he was called, is on that tree. A lot of us ended up in Fresno California, Texas and Tennessee from what I know.

[@Tampo-tiger]

Extraordinary! The social history of America is endlessly fascinating to me, even as a British national living in the UK. I've been lucky to travel all over the country, and lived in NYC for a couple of years, but the West is the bit I find most absorbing. Europeans heading west across unknown and sometimes impossible terrain in intolerably hot or cold weather, occasionally assailed by the indigenous people, more often than not no proper law enforcement (like today actually!), it is incredible that we can all follow historically significant events that happened so relatively recently. This story is phenomenal, and it's great that you've explained it clearly and highlighted it here. Thank you for making this very informative video sir.

[@jessicaboisvert3138]

Wonderful story Ron, thanks for sharing this I always enjoy the stories that you have done.

[@marykingsley508]

Loved this story thank you for sharing nobody tells a story like you❤

[@basiljaff2403]

Hi there, I watched his movie last week . I thank you hugely for this video. Your presentation is fantastic. Yet, I am waiting for the black bart story. I heard, he was a good poet.. God bless you abundantly

[@lanacampbell-moore6686]

Thanks Ron ❤

[@BrianHarbut-v5k]

That was fascinating! Much appreciated, thank you.

[@bradhurd6097]

Great story. I never get tired of listening to the same stories, sometimes I can pick up something new. This story reminds me of Jack Slade whose story is covered in a book titled "Death of a Gunfighter: The Quest for Jack Slade, The West's Most Elusive Legend" by Dan Rottenberg.

[@YEMURAIMoses]

😅 13:03 8

[@jasper3127]

He seems like he was an outlaw for sure and those who investigated would probably make him sound worse than he was, people seem to like to exaggerate the negative. Who really knows for sure, but it would seem karma caught up with him, from what we've been told anyhow.

[@Michael-of8gg]

I live in Tucson Az and i love the west. Tombstone is 30 minutes away.

[@karinmurry90]

A great story of frontier justice! Thanks Ron

[@lallen6477]

I Enjoy your videos you have a keen ability to this 🪦⚰️area of 🎥videography. You have shared some of theses peoples lives 😢to many You Tubers as we forget over time the stories and tribulations these people endured. Nowadays it’s important that we remember our past. This video on McCall I found interesting. I heard of the story but didn’t know his name or the last part about the exhuming. Love how you show us pictures when you can and all the 👏hard work you put into it.👍🏽 take care of yourself and watch out for the holes from 🐾gophers and other critters at those cemeteries.

[@donotworryaboutit5592]

Never heard of him. I love it.this showed up randomly in my news feed... new sub.

[@redrooster1908]

Me too, a fairly new sub. Love this channel's content!!!😊

[@ryanpatrick6582]

Very interesting stuff as always.thanks dude🤘🏻

[@frankmarullo228]

Good video Ron , ( very good video my friend ) I live in eastern montana and go to sturgis , deadwood my. Rushmore every year at least once. Thank you for this one , along with all your other ones. FRANK from montana.......

[@puppy2haley]

Bet you ride a big motorcycle to Sturgis???! 👍👍🤗

[@rogersmith4834]

Thank you for historical corrections I needed. I didn't know Jack made it to Yankton. I was told the minute he shot Wild Bill, he was angrily grabbed up by a mob, taken to a quickly-convened court, immediately found guilty, and hung, all right there in Deadwood. That telling did include him buried with the noose in place, but your finding Jack in Yankton serves to correct legend and establish history. Another of your great ones.

[@YettiManChannel84]

Deadwood... Great HBO show.

[@pennyrockysmomma4445]

Fantastic series!!!!

[@dianeashworth2311]

Pictures are hung, people are hanged!

[@charlielemmel311]

That's how it was portrayed in the series deadwood.

[@SPOOKIESPOOKSANGELSEXPLOREWITH]

❤Interesting material....keep moving forward!

[@GeorgeVreelandHill]

The Wild West has amazing stories. Thank you for sharing this one with us.

[@flocosta]

Wow, that is so interesting! I had no idea that they buried convicts still wearing the noose around their necks. They really showed no mercy in those days, BUT!! Some people don't deserve any mercy. This is one of those people. Thank's Ron. Great video!!

[@meatavoreNana]

Men those days ,wouldn't be seen dead without a tie😅

[@Drew-bc7zj]

@@meatavoreNana LOL 👍

[@jedclampett6466]

Been happening at Guantanamo Bay and Guam for quite some time now. Treason has consequences.

[@fidelcatsro6948]

​@@meatavoreNanathey should've buried him with the murder weapon too

[@bobjones2460]

@@jedclampett6466You're misusing the term 'treason'. Those at Gitmo are suspected terrorists, many of whom were innocent. They aren't US citizens Treason is betrayal of one's own country.

[@czechmate6916]

I learn something new here again. Thanks for the info 👍👍

[@Kristen130]

I like your shows. Do you have any on South Dakota Pioneers?

[@alandralle3513]

Amazing work. Keep doing what you do sir!!

[@LetItBeSummer-1]

About to watch your video and am excited to see it. That’s an absolutely fascinating story Ron! I was in the salon, saw the whole thing in my head. The rope still being around his neck really brings the story to life, to the present moment. I’m sure I’m. It the only one, but almost every time I watch one of your videos, I’m off to google to get more information, or put a book on my book list; even though I’ll never get to them all. Amazing Ron, thanks.

[@ivonebergmann5797]

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[@sandipoole9429]

I loved the TV series “Deadwood “ ….it’s great to know there was historical fact woven in the story.

[@omgbarth]

WOOhOOOO you’re in my mom’s home town!! We’ve walked that cemetery so many times and could never find his grave! Great video! ❤

[@olliefoxx7165]

It must be a very large cemetery!

[@CMG78]

Love that rope pattern on the marker a beautiful insult considering that noose

[@daphnehinds5581]

Thank you, Ron. Great video as always! ❤

[@genewileyopa]

Another good one that most people have heard of. I've been out there and walked the streets. Thanks for sharing

[@jcbottles]

A lot of Find of a Grave was done by common everyday people in is free. I hope you did your due diligence to help the community out and correct what you found was wrong. I am so grateful for them and I help out whenever I can.

[@FacesoftheForgotten]

I agree. And we are here to educate. Stand at the actual grave when you make a GPS location.

[@BrianKnect]

Your not crazy. I was very much intrigued an fascinated by this true history story. Thank you an keep em videos coming.

[@JuniorWarrior4Christ]

I’m glad I subscribed to his channel . I don’t like missing a story

[@conniephillips8217]

Thanks Ron, that was a story I've never heard before!

[@spokanetomcat1]

Next time I am in Vermillion SD visiting family, I will have to visit this grave. I have already been to Wild Bill's and Calamity Jane's old graves in the mid-60s and saw the play. We were last in line and the actors, two deputies and Jack McCall, were right behind us and the actor who played Jack McCall sneered at me. I buried my face in my mom's leg, scared. The actor who played the town drunk was hilarious. Everyone needs to go to this play during Deadwood Days.

[@johnhardy9935]

Live by the sword 🗡️ die by sword.. Great history lesson as always. Thanks for sharing..

[@lisacooper3991]

Hey Ron, wow.. another great history story. Thanks for the pictures, they were cool to see. So enjoyable watching n listening to ur videos.. hope u have a blessed day.. hey from South Carolina.. Aynor..

[@monikameza4107]

Interesting story, thank you Ron for sharing.

[@ashleysandersxo]

Always have loved your videos! I’ve been binge watching your videos to get me through the work day every day this week. 👍🏼

[@completelyconfused1525]

Hello, I just found your video about Wild Bill Hickok and Jack McCall. I am related to Wild Bill. My mothers maiden name is Hickok. Many years ago my Aunt (mothers sister) went on a historical fact finding adventure to verify that we Hickok are blood related to The Wild Bill Hickok . She was successful in verifying that which was a incredibly difficult and time consuming effort for her since this all happened before the internet. Needless to say, your video has special significance to me. I already knew this story but was excited to see someone posting about it on KZbin. Thank you for your interest and efforts. Very well done video . Sincerely, Amy Elin .

[@FacesoftheForgotten]

thank you for taking time out to let me know, to let us all know, cool!!....and...what an amazing family legacy you have!! 👍👍

[@conemadam]

What a great story! I thought that the (HBO?) series « Deadwood » was one of the finest series I have seen.

[@hmcdude1027]

Fascinating story, thank you for this episode.

[@michelerowe3077]

Love old west stories thanks Ron ❤

[@Miltroon]

Another interesting video. Keep it up. Just a bit of trivia to go along with this story, Charlie Rich, mentioned at approximately 6:18 in the video, was the man who dealt the Aces and Eights hand to Wild Bill, Find A Grave number 2512, and is buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Miamiville, Clermont County, Ohio. His large black marker is to the left as you enter the cemetery.

[@anthonypayan2300]

You are a great storyteller. Really enjoyed Jack McCall piece. Will be looking for more Wild West history from you. Tony

[@07seanyboy]

Great story very intresting thankyou

[@penelopejohnson5336]

13:06...thanks again Ron, another great history lesson.

[@elissarn8529]

It's interesting how the design around the words on the front of his tombstone has a rope pattern!

[@clarenceclark8592]

That’s a cool bit of history keep it up good job

[@jessiefrye3045]

My sweet Daughter in law is a Yankton Sioux ♥

[@brentclackson7009]

It was very common to leave the noose around the hung man,s neck if the noose has been tied in the ^ american ^ knot. In death, it simply was to tight to take off! It was also meant as a sign of disrespect.

[@FacesoftheForgotten]

This is true. We saw one at at museum in Globe AZ. Go to 28:05. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKaYl5KAgp6GnNksi=QEFpK40e5ppJTRlb

[@nonamesplease6288]

These stories are better than fiction. Honestly, you can't write this kind of ripping yarn and have it turn out as outlandish as reality. All the world's a stage, after all.

[@jeffdavis7376]

Ron another fantastic vlog as always! One of the reasons why when I go up to a blackjack table I am sober and got my wits together so I can show whats going on, keep up the good work, been a subscriber since you started

[@FacesoftheForgotten]

thanks Jeff!

[@CroiaCallahan]

What a gorgeous cemetery!

[@ArnoldZiffle-jw2mv]

We had a beer in the bar where this happened. The chair Wild Bill was sitting in when he was shot was hanging up on the wall. That was many years ago & the bar has been revamped.

[@BETH..._...]

Look forward to your content- great stuff!

[@sachah2400]

The coffin photo is the original buried photo on his death. This is not the exhumed photo.

[@kevincourtney7312]

He wouldn't have looked quite as fresh....

[@cliffordbowman6777]

According to what source ? A crooked ass greedy undertaker. People were as rotten then as they are now.

[@faerieSAALE]

We've been to Deadwood and saw the interesting sights there. Including a Bronze Statue of Wild Bill Hickok outside seated on a bench... where you could actually sit in his lap! So, we placed our little Dog in his lap and took a photo.😀

[@jadehathaway4336]

Somewhere from up above Wild Bill Hickok must have been smiling saying good he had that one coming now I can rest in peace

[@Steve-Cross]

Of course he's got peace. He is dead. Wild Bill, wasn't an angel either. Just saying.

[@yada-yadadragon1947]

I find it interesting that the boarder on the headstone is a rope pattern. I wonder if it's a dig at McCall.

[@FacesoftheForgotten]

totally

[@Mike-eb7xu]

Great clip. Nicely done 👍.