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Episode 456 begins a three-episode exploration of the infamous Dalton gang who terrorized the plain states near the end of the 19th century. True to the mission of true crime historian,

this episode is drawn verbatim from original source documents,

in this case, a book written by an outlaw about his outlaw career. While we strive for

historical accuracy, first-hand narratives such as Emmett Dalton's Beyond the Law, may contain

personal bias, selective memory, or factual discrepancies.

We present these accounts as written and encourage listeners to consider them within the broader

context of documented history. It has long been established that the Dalton gang were cold-blooded

killers, no matter how Emmett tries to justify their actions.

I'm true crime historian, and for your horror and indignation, I give you,

Inside the Dalton Gang.

Part 1, From Law to Outlaw

Chapter 1 from law to outlaw.

Chapter 1. Our Family The James Boys, the Youngers, the Dalton's, with the exception of myself, have gone to their reward or punishment.

From the moral viewpoint, there is no justification for the things that

were done. I shall attempt none, except to say that the environment of those days was different

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