Godfather of All O-Town Detectives

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Episode 1 and who better to start with than the larger-than-life man who stepped into a role in the larger-than-life town you've never heard of. Turn of the Century Ogden, Utah. Railroad crossroads to the western United States. A bustling town with a lively downtown centered around 25th Street bursting with Hotels, Saloons, Restaurants, Cafe's, and abutted by Electric Alley where one can find all the vice and crime that's fit to prosper.
Into the scene steps James Pender, fresh of his service as a Papoon Scout in the Native Wars where he rode alongside acquaintances and friends the likes of Wild Bill Hickock, Buffalo Bill Cody, California Joe, General G.A. Custer and others. Appointed directly to an Ogden Detective and later Chief of Detectives given his background and pedigree it's a tall ask appointed to a Detective in a city this lively, but turns out, he's got kind of a knack for it. Learn more about the fascinating man you've never heard of.
DISCLAIMER - This podcast does NOT represent the Ogden Police Department or it's official stances and opinions. This podcast is simply one person's passion project as someone who is a fan of and respects local history and wants to see legacies preserved. Language quoted at the time may be offensive to some, however it was the language quoted and used by news media outlets for that time period.

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