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Bass Reeves, Part Two | #329

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In our last episode, we discussed Bass' beginnings as a slave and eventual free man, finding refuge in Native American territory. Here in part two, Bass will transform from whispered myth into incredible lawman. Reeves was able to boast a career of more than 20 years with over 3,000 arrests and more. Journey with us to discover who Bass Reeves was at his heart from father, lawman, and justice dispenser. 

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This episode of Victims and Villains was written by Josh “Captain Nostalgia” Burkey and Caless “BlackNerdMagic” Davis. This episode was produced by Burkey, as well. Music by Mallory Jameson (https://bit.ly/expandmal) & Purple Planet (https://bit.ly/ppcoms).

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