The American frontier in the late nineteenth century was a place where lawlessness reigned and survival often depended on quick decisions. Justice, when it came, was swift and unforgiving, with grim jails and makeshift cells offering little hope of redemption. Corruption found fertile ground in these remote towns, where sheriffs and outlaws often blurred the lines of morality. This article dives into the notorious Wild West lockups and exposes the tangled web of harsh justice and deep-rooted corruption that defined the era.
