Listen "DDH - The Lincoln County War"
Episode Synopsis
In 1878 Lincoln County, New Mexico, power wasn’t held byelected officials—it was owned by The House, a corrupt monopoly that controlled everything from cattle sales to banking. When John Tunstall arrived to challenge their grip, he paid with his life, sparking the Lincoln County War.Outlaws, lawmen, and gunfighters clashed in a brutal cycle of revenge, with Billy the Kid rising as both an avenger and a fugitive.Join Dave Does History on Bill Mick Live as we uncover the corruption, shootouts, and legendary figures that shaped this violent chapter of the Old West. Was Billy the Kid a hero or a criminal? Did those who fought back against injustice break the law—or save their people? It’s history as it really happened, not the Hollywood version. Tune in and decide for yourself!
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