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John Heath

Criminal mastermind behind the Bisbee massacre.

minor

Also known as Heath

First appearance: tombstone

John Heath shows up with force in Hands Up!. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Lynched by vigilantes for his involvement in the Bisbee Massacre; his overzealous pursuit of the bandits led to his exposure and arrest.
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In Hands Up!: Lynched by vigilantes for his involvement in the Bisbee Massacre; his overzealous pursuit of the bandits led to his exposure…

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BFBuckskin Frank…ESEd SchieffelinDDDan DowdJBJohn BehanTMTom McLoweryJHJohn Heath

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  • Extended Cast of Characters
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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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