Big Nose George and the Governor’s Shoes
Let me tell you the story of why a Wyoming Governor wore shoes made from human skin to his inauguration.
What Happened to Amy Wroe Bechtal?
Wearing black running shorts, Bechtel, a competitive long-distance runner, was believed to be going to the Shoshone National Forest to practice the course of a 10k run she’d be competing in later that year.Amy was never seen again.
The Chilling Tale of Andrew Pixley & The Wort Hotel
The last capital punishment case in Wyoming that was carried out was that of Andrew Pixley in 1965, and the story of how he ended up sentenced to the gas chamber is a chilling true crime story in Wyoming history.
What Happened To Bitter Creek Betty and Sheridan County Jane Doe?
An FBI Cold Case unit would find that DNA from the suspect in both cases was an identical match and that both women were murdered by the same man.
The Story of Polly Bartlet: Wyoming’s first serial killer
Polly saw the boom as an opportunity, seeing the transient miners as vulnerable and thus, easy to exploit. Bartlett started an inn in South Pass, Wyoming’s most famous ghost town today, and when men would check in, often they wouldn’t check out.
The Great Buffalo Bill Body Heist
Legend says a band of “Wyoming Faithful sneaked into the funeral home and spirited the real Cody back to his home in the Cowboy State.”
