THE WHEELCHAIR KILLING and PLAY FOR KEEPS TALES OF THE TEXAS RANGERS

From 1001 Stories From the Old West by Jon Hagadorn

May 1, 2026 · 1h 1m

About this episode

This episode features two tales involving Ranger Jace Pearson, one about a baffling murder of a wheelchair-bound victim and another about a dangerous fugitive on the run.

🎙️ SHOW NOTES — "The Wheelchair Killing" A Murder That Shouldn't Have Been Possible In "The Wheelchair Killing," Ranger Jace Pearson is called in to investigate a baffling murder that defies logic from the start. The victim, confined to a wheelchair and unable to defend himself, is found dead under circumstances that raise more questions than answers. As Jace digs into the case, he encounters a tangle of strained relationships, hidden resentments, and a household where everyone seems to be holding something back. The physical limitations of the victim make the crime appear simple — but the deeper Jace looks, the more he realizes the killer counted on that assumption. Without revealing the twist, this is a story about opportunity , deception , and the danger of underestimating the motives of those closest to the victim. 🎙️ SHOW NOTES — "Play for Keeps" A Fugitive on the Run and a Deadly Game of Cat and Mouse "Play for Keeps" opens with a violent confrontation that sends a dangerous fugitive fleeing across the Texas countryside. Ranger Jace Pearson joins the manhunt, tracking a suspect who is armed, desperate, and willing to do anything to stay free. The chase leads Jace through…

People in this episode

Host: Jon Hagadorn

Topics covered

murder investigation
fugitive chase
Texas Rangers
deception
crime
relationships

Keywords

Wheelchair Killing
Play for Keeps
murder
fugitive
Texas
investigation
crime

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Texas Rangers