Henry Roan’s Death: A Turning Point in the Osage Murder Case

Henry Roan’s Death: A Turning Point in the Osage Murder Case

Who was Henry Roan? Was his death part of the Osage Reign of Terror? Henry Roan was an Osage man who had a direct relationship with murder mastermind William Hale. Roan’s death eventually provided clues that helped FBI agent Tom White uncover the conspiracy. Keep reading to learn about Henry Roan’s tragic end and how it was the start of a horrific episode in Oklahoma’s history.

The Osage Murder Trial: Conspiracy, Confessions, & Lies

The Osage Murder Trial: Conspiracy, Confessions, & Lies

What happened during the Osage murder trial? Were the killers and conspirators ever brought to justice? Investigator Tom White faced several hurdles during the Osage murder trials. He battled witness tampering and the political dealings of the main conspirator, William Hale. Keep reading to learn how, in the end, White secured convictions for Hale and others during the Osage murder trials.

Charles Whitehorn: An Early Victim of the Osage Murders

Charles Whitehorn: An Early Victim of the Osage Murders

Who was Charles Whitehorn? What’s his role in Killers of the Flower Moon? Charles Whitehorn was an Osage man who lived in Oklahoma in the 1920s. About a week after the murder of Osage woman Anna Brown, Whitehorn’s body was found. Ruled a homicide, the killing was part of the larger conspiracy of the tragic Osage murders. Read more to learn about Charles Whitehorn and the infamous conspiracy of which he was a victim.

Murder Conspiracy in Osage: How Greed Led to Terror

Murder Conspiracy in Osage: How Greed Led to Terror

What was the Osage oil murder conspiracy? Was the conspiracy ever fully exposed? In the 1920s in Oklahoma, multiple members of the Osage tribe were killed. Eventually, investigator Tom White connected several murders to each other and then to a man named William Hale. White’s investigation revealed a plot to kill the Osage for profit. Continue reading to learn about this infamous murder conspiracy.

Hampton Institute’s Historic Protests (+ 2 Key Alumnae)

Hampton Institute’s Historic Protests (+ 2 Key Alumnae)

What is The Hampton Institute, and how did the school help the Civil Rights movement progress? Were any Hidden Figures characters Hampton Institute alumni? The Hampton Institute, now called Hampton University, was a school where several of the women of Hidden Figures took classes or received an education. As an HBCU, Hampton was founded to provide education and training to black students who couldn’t attend white schools due to segregation. The Hampton Institute became an important site of learning and civil rights in Hidden Figures.

The Women of Hidden Figures: Who They Are, Why They’re Heroes

The Women of Hidden Figures: Who They Are, Why They’re Heroes

Who were the women of Hidden Figures? Were the Hidden Figures real women? Yes, they were real! The Hidden Figures main characters, Dorothy Vaughan, Katherine Johnson, and Mary Jackson, were all real women who contributed to both the war effort and later to NACA (NASA) in the journey to space. Read more about the women of Hidden Figures, and how they overcame obstacles to make important discoveries in science and space travel.

Unsolved Murders? The Lingering Questions of Osage

Unsolved Murders? The Lingering Questions of Osage

Are there still unsolved murder cases in Osage County? Was the conspiracy completely unmasked? The Osage murder investigation was officially closed with the conviction of William Hale and others in 1926. But Osage community members believe that those who were convicted weren’t the only perpetrators and that many deaths in Osage are unsolved murders that were part of the conspiracy. Read more to learn about the not-so-closed case of the Osage murders.

The Osage Tribe: A (Mostly) Forgotten Bloody History

The Osage Tribe: A (Mostly) Forgotten Bloody History

What’s the history of the Osage tribe? What was the source of their wealth? How did their wealth make them a target? The Osage tribe lived on land on which oil was discovered and drilled. In the 1920s, their wealth—or, rather, the greed of those who coveted their wealth—led to what became known as the Reign of Terror. Read more to understand what happened to the Osage tribe.