Martha Vaughan on the Osage Murders (Killers of Flower Moon)

Martha Vaughan on the Osage Murders (Killers of Flower Moon)

Who was Martha Vaughan? What’s her role in Killers of the Flower Moon? Though Martha Vaughan was not alive during the Osage Reign of Terror, she helped author David Grann gain perspective on the events and cases. Vaughan pointed out that the Osage Reign of Terror was even bigger than the events Grann wrote about in the book. Read more to learn about Martha Vaughan and the difference she made.

Osage Murders: FBI Involvement Leads to Change for Good

Osage Murders: FBI Involvement Leads to Change for Good

What was the Osage reign of terror, and how did the FBI get involved? How did it impact the future of the FBI? With the Osage murders, FBI involvement was key in solving the case. Afterward, the FBI found itself at a turning point. Its director, J. Edgar Hoover, used the opportunity to point to the FBI’s success in solving the murders and pushed his own agenda for the Bureau’s future. Keep reading to learn about the FBI and the Osage murders.

Law Enforcement in the Old West—From Frontier Justice to the FBI

Law Enforcement in the Old West—From Frontier Justice to the FBI

What was the legacy of law enforcement in the old west? How did law enforcement change over time? In many places of the old west, law enforcement remained unorganized and was left to people who were criminals themselves. When the Osage murders occurred in 1920s Oklahoma, the system was ill-prepared to handle the investigation. Continue reading to learn about law enforcement in the old west and how the Osage murders brought about major reforms.

Killers of the Flower Moon Characters: Victims, Killers, & White

Killers of the Flower Moon Characters: Victims, Killers, & White

Who are the Killers of the Flower Moon characters? What are their names, and what did they do? Killers of the Flower Moon is about the murders that took place during the Reign of Terror, when members of the Osage Tribe were murdered by white residents of Osage for their money. Continue reading to learn about the Killers of the Flower Moon characters—victims, perpetrators, and the investigator.

FBI History: How the Osage Murder Case Changed Its Course

FBI History: How the Osage Murder Case Changed Its Course

How and when did the FBI become the large, powerful agency we know today? How was the Bureau involved in the Osage murders? Two major events in the 1920s changed the course of FBI history: the appointment of J. Edgar Hoover and the investigation into the Osage murders. The FBI gained publicity and prove its competency. Keep reading to learn about this monumental time in FBI history.

Was Henry Grammer a Killer? (Killers of the Flower Moon)

Was Henry Grammer a Killer? (Killers of the Flower Moon)

Who was Henry Grammer? What was his role in the Osage oil murders? Henry Grammer was a bootlegger who worked in the Osage, Oklahoma, area during the Reign of Terror. Henry Grammer’s true role in the conspiracy remains unknown, as he died suspiciously during the investigation. But, he’s believed to have participated and recruited other participants. Continue reading to learn about Henry Grammer.

Asa Kirby: Killer, Witness, Victim (Killers of the Flower Moon)

Asa Kirby: Killer, Witness, Victim (Killers of the Flower Moon)

Who was Asa Kirby? What role did he play in the Osage murders, and what happened to him? Asa Kirby was an outlaw and an explosives expert who was responsible for the explosion that killed Bill and Rita Smith. However, before he was able to confess to the murders or offer additional information, Asa Kirby died, along with an associate, Henry Grammer, who was also involved in the murders. Continue reading to learn about Asa Kirby and the Osage murders in 1920s Oklahoma.

Dick Gregg: An Outlaw Helps Crack the Osage Murder Case

Dick Gregg: An Outlaw Helps Crack the Osage Murder Case

Who was Dick Gregg? How did this outlaw contribute to solving the Osage murders investigation? Dick Gregg was a member of the Al Spencer gang. While he was in prison, he offered information to investigator Tom White that later lead to a huge break in the Osage murders investigation in 1920s Oklahoma. Keep reading to learn about Dick Gregg and his role in this landmark case.