Osage Murders

The Osage Murders refer to a series of suspicious deaths of wealthy Osage Nation members in the 1920s, after oil was discovered on their land. The Osage people had become extremely wealthy from oil royalties, making them targets for exploitation and violence. Many Osage individuals died under mysterious circumstances, often shot or poisoned, as others sought to gain control of their oil rights. These murders eventually led to the investigation and increased awareness of corruption, leading to the formation of the FBI. The events highlight systemic injustice and exploitation faced by Native Americans during that era.