South Pass City’s Chilling 1875 Murder Still Haunts Wyoming With Unsolved Secrets

South Pass City's Chilling 1875 Murder

South Pass City was rocked by the mysterious 1875 killing of George McOmie, a crime never solved.

Decades later, ghost stories and unanswered questions still haunt the old Wyoming gold town.

Modern day sleuths tried to solve the mystery, but failed.

The town felt sleepy and somber, with long shadows and whispers in the wind.

A sound that felt uncomfortably loud.

Visitors gathered, mostly dressed for the occasion, but some, like this reporter, were not prepared for the cold, drizzling rain.

Author's summary: Mysterious murder in South Pass City remains unsolved.

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Cowboy State Daily Cowboy State Daily — 2025-10-13

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