When a deputy U.S. marshal is murdered in the Cherokee capital, a respected Cherokee statesman named Ned Christie becomes the prime suspect. Newspaper stories portray Ned as a ruthless outlaw who commits every crime in the book, but are the stories accurate? As the pressure mounts to bring Ned Christie to justice, legendary Deputy U.S. Marshal Heck Thomas is dispatched to confront the elusive fugitive.\n\xa0\nJoin Black Barrel+ for ad-free episodes and bingeable seasons: blackbarrel.supportingcast.fm/join\n\xa0\nApple users join Noiser+ for ad-free episodes and bingeable seasons. Click the Noiser+ banner on Apple or go to noiser.com/subscriptions to get started with a 7-day free trial.\n\xa0\nFor more details, visit our website www.blackbarrelmedia.com and check out our social media pages. We\u2019re @OldWestPodcast on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.\n\xa0\nOn YouTube, subscribe to LEGENDS+ for ad-free episodes and bingeable seasons: hit \u201cJoin\u201d on the Legends YouTube homepage.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices