Great Murder Trials of the Old West Author:Johnny D. Boggs Not every Wild West disagreement was settled with guns on a dusty street. Even on the frontier, accused criminals were entitled to a fair trial. Author Johnny Boggs recreates and analyzes some of the wildest murder trials of the times including the trials of John Wesley Hardin, Jack McCall, Alfred Packer, and Bill Longley among others. ... more » The author uses contemporary accounts, including actual transcripts when available, to illustrate the period and the people involved. Each case begins with background leading up to the murder and trial and ends with an epilogue of what happened after the verdict. Well documented with maps and photographs, Great Murder Trials of the Old West is a fascinating read for historians as well as casual buffs.« less