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Frank Stilwell

Cowboy and deputy sheriff who is killed by Wyatt Earp in revenge.

minor

Also known as Stilwell

First appearance: tombstone

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The killing of Frank Stilwell is noted as an event documented through coroner's inquests.
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In Sources: The killing of Frank Stilwell is noted as an event documented through coroner's inquests. Later, in XIV: The Red Road of…

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WEWyatt EarpWEWarren EarpBCBilly ClantonDHDoc HollidayVEVirgil EarpFSFrank Stilwell

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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