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Johnny Behind-the-Deuce

Gambler and friend of Doc Holliday.

minor

Also known as Johnny, Deuce

First appearance: tombstone

Johnny Behind-the-Deuce shows up with force in IV: Wyatt Earp Plays a Lone Hand. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Murders Henry Schneider in a fit of anger over a slight; arrested and nearly lynched, but later escapes from jail in Tucson.
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In IV: Wyatt Earp Plays a Lone Hand: Murders Henry Schneider in a fit of anger over a slight; arrested and nearly lynched, but later…

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GMGeorge McKelveyJSJohn SlaughterESEd SchieffelinTMTom McLoweryJBJohnny Behind-the-De…

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  • Lawmen Turned Outlaws
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