The enduring mystery of the Wickenburg Massacre

History · Published 29 September 2026 Swipe more like this →

In short: Between 1875 and 1903, Arizona saw 129 stage robberies. This video investigates one specific, unsolved event that took place on November 5, 1871, and explores the questions that remain unanswered.

The video examines the details surrounding the robbery outside Wickenburg, Arizona. While Arizona experienced frequent stagecoach robberies during the late 19th century, the precise events of this 1871 massacre remain a mystery.

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