The Mountain Meadows Massacre

The incident at Mountain Meadows in southern Utah where in 1857 an entire party of emigrants was slain by Mormons and Indians is examined including some long-buried facts and and evidence as to the responsibility for the affair. John Doyle Lee is examined in detail regarding his participation and ultimately being the only Mormon to stand trial and his eventual execution by firing squad for his role in the whole tragic affair. Also contains some material on Porter Maxwell.