6 Ranch Podcast

The True Crime of Claude Dallas and Other Stories

October 09, 2023 James Nash Season 4 Episode 184
6 Ranch Podcast
The True Crime of Claude Dallas and Other Stories
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The legend of Claude Dallas; was he an old west outlaw living in modern times, or a coldblooded killer? In 1981, Claude Dallas shot and killed two state game wardens in the remote Owyhees of southwestern Idaho. He eluded capture for over fifteen months, was caught and sentenced, escaped from prison, and was recaptured again. Joining me to tell the story is my friend and frequent guest on the show, Greg Jones. As a member of the Owyhee community, Greg remembers following the story and trial. He didn't know Claude or the victims personally, but he knows several people who did that shared their insight with Greg over the years. The story of Claude Dallas is both tragic and fascinating. Only one person alive today knows what truly happened, and that's Claude himself. 

The Owyhees
Claude Dallas' First Arrest
Poaching Controversy
The Confrontation
The Game Wardens
The Gun
The Murders
Coldblooded Killer?
Hiding the Bodies
On the Run
First Capture
The Trial
Escape from Prison
The Legend of Claude Dallas
Second Capture
Released from Prison
Final Thoughts