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Jim Crane

Cowboy and outlaw involved in the Benson stagecoach robbery.

minor

Also known as Crane

First appearance: tombstone

Jim Crane shows up with force in VIII: The Old Man with a Beard. The page is where that presence becomes real.

A participant in the Benson stage robbery who was part of Clanton's drive and died in the ambush.
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In VIII: The Old Man with a Beard: A participant in the Benson stage robbery who was part of Clanton's drive and died in the…

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ICIke ClantonWEWyatt EarpVEVirgil EarpBLBill LeonardDHDoc HollidayJCJim Crane

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  • Key Tombstone Figures
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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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