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Bill Caldwell: No jail could hold bandit Tom Slaughter

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After the Civil War, dime novels were popular. The thrill of wily criminals who outfoxed lawmen — until the last chapter — captured readers’ imaginations. The fictional works about Jesse and Frank James had a devoted following.

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Bill Caldwell: No jail could hold bandit Tom Slaughter

After the Civil War, dime novels were popular. The thrill of wily criminals who outfoxed lawmen — until the last chapter — captured readers’ imaginations. The fictional works about Jesse and Frank James had a devoted following.

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Joplin Globe broke the news in on Friday, March 13, 2026.
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