The 19-century Wild West was notorious for its violence, but would any of its cold-blooded man-killers meet the modern definition of a serial killer?

In the June issue of Wild West, readers share dispatches about photographer John Swartz, Buffalo Bill, Homestead National Monument, desperadoes of the Ozarks, the two Emma Mastersons and Tennessean Clay Allison.

In his new book After Custer, Paul Hedren draws on his extensive knowledge of the Great Sioux War to paint a picture of changing life on the Prairie in the wake of the Little Bighorn.

Prolific writer Johnny D. Boggs excels at stories of Jesse James, Billy the Kid, the Civil War, baseball and Western films.

California-based author Lee Silva has earned his reputation as a Western historian, Old West firearms expert and Wyatt Earp authority.

Since 1961 the Fort Worth museum has showcased the works of Remington, Russell and other legends of Western art.

Allen and Patty Eckman found a new home in Rapid City, S.D., and the inspiration to drive their unique sculpting method.

Buck Taylor, former cast member of the TV series Gunsmoke, now creates historically themed paintings and posters for various rodeos.

The Bloody Benders of Kansas were reputedly the worst serial killers of the Old West. Does anyone else on the frontier even come close? Note: The Benders sure enough killed many unwary travelers, but greed seemed their principal motive.