"Big Steve" Long - Laramie Outlaw Lawman

Laramie, Wyoming wasn’t always the quiet frontier town it’s remembered as — it began in blood, corruption, and chaos. This episode dives into the violent rise and fall of “Big Steve” Long, a deputy marshal who turned law enforcement into organized terror. Alongside his half-brothers Ace and Con Moyer, Long ruled early Laramie from their saloon, the “Bucket of Blood,” extorting ranchers, robbing miners, and gunning down anyone who stood in their way. But when the town finally fought back, justice came on a rope.Discover the true story of how Laramie’s lawless beginnings nearly destroyed it before order ever took hold.#OldWest #WildWestHistory #SteveLong #Laramie #WyomingHistory #Outlaws #Lawmen #WildWestDeepDives #WesternHistorySources for Research;https://www.legendsofamerica.com/we-stevelong/ https://www.visitlaramie.org/listing/bucket-of-blood-saloon/258/https://wyohistory.org/encyclopedia/kid-hell-wheels-laramie-railroad-arrivedhttps://www.wyoachs.com/people/2018/3/2/laramie-mayor-former-sheriff-both-die-with-boots-off-despite-vigilante-history Judy Knight ArticleFor Photos;Steve Long Hanging Alonehttps://digital.denverlibrary.org/nodes/view/1115831 Denver Public Library Special Collections