Lizzie Q was born in August 1848, in Kansas, United States. She married James Ne-Kah-Es-Sey Kyle in 1874, in Gray Horse, Osage, Oklahoma, United States. They were the parents of at least 7 daughters. She lived in Pawhuska, Osage, Oklahoma, United States in 1910 and Osage, Osage, Oklahoma, United States in 1920. She died on 17 July 1921, in Fairfax, Osage, Oklahoma, United States, at the age of 72, and was buried in Greyhorse Indian Village Cemetery, Gray Horse, Osage, Oklahoma, United States.

Mollie Cobb was at one time married to Earnest Burkhart. After her divorce from Earnest she married taking the last name Cobb. However, her short life will always be associated with the deeds of her husband, and his family. Mollie is buried at Greyhorse Indian Cemeteryn

On February 6, 1923, Henry Roan, also known as Henry Roan Horse, was found in his car on the Osage Reservation, dead from a shot in the head. Roan had a financial connection with Hale, having borrowed $1,200 from the cattleman. Hale fraudulently arranged to make himself the beneficiary of Roan's $25,000. Henry Roan is buried at Greyhorse Indian Cemetery

Minnie was married to W.E. Smith (Who would later go on to marry her sister Rita). Minnie was an Osage Indian and at the time of her death in 1918 her death was listed as a u0022peculiar wasting diseaseu0022 It is now believed that she could have been one of the earliest victims in the Osage Indian Murders. Minnie is buried at Greyhorse Indian Cemetery

The decomposing body of 36-year-old Anna Brown was discovered by local hunters in a remote ravine of Osage County on May 27, 1921. Despite being unable to find the killer, local authorities originally deemed her death accidental, attributing it to alcohol poisoning, and subsequently closed the case. Brown, who was divorced, had her estate awarded to her mother, Lizzie Q. Kyle, through probate proceedings. It was later revealed that Kelsie Morrison, a petty criminal, confessed to murdering Brown, claiming that he had been instructed to do so by William Hale, a prominent local rancher. Anna Kyle is buried at Greyhourse Indian Cemetery

On March 10, 1923, an explosion destroyed the Fairfax home of Anna's sister Rita Smith, resulting in the tragic deaths of Rita and her servant, Nettie Brookshire. Rita's husband, Bill Smith, was gravely injured in the blast and succumbed to his injuries four days later. Prior to his passing, Bill provided a statement identifying his suspected assailants and allocated his wife's estate. Subsequent investigations uncovered that the bomb that caused the devastation contained approximately 5 US gallons (19 L) of nitroglycerin. Bill and Rita Smith are buried at Greyhorse Indian Cemetery

Nettie Brookshire died in the same explosion that killed Bill and Rita Smith.

William King Hale, was an influential figure in Osage County, Oklahoma. He gained notoriety for his involvement in the Osage Indian murders and was ultimately convicted for his crimes. Hale amassed his wealth through various illicit means including cattle ranching, contract killings, and insurance fraud.nnOriginating from Hunt County, Texas, Hale started his career as a cowboy in Texas and Indian Territory before establishing himself in Osage County in the early 1900s. As his power grew, he orchestrated the murders of the Kyle family in order to gain control of their valuable headrights. In 1929, he was found guilty in federal court for the murder of Henry Roan and received a life sentence. He was later released on parole in 1947.nnHale passed away in Arizona in 1962, leaving behind a legacy of crime and corruption in Osage County.n

Willie Cohen (Hale) is the daughter of William and Myrtie Hale, she is located in Mission Chapel Mausoleum, Wichita, KS. n

Myrtie M. Hale is buried in Lubbock City Cemetary in Texas. The same Cemetery that Buddy Holly is located in.n

Kelsey Morrison

Kelsie Morrison admitted he had killed Anna Brown at William Hale's request. Morrison was already serving time in November 1926 when he received a life sentence for Brown's murder. Byron Burkhart, Morrison's accomplice, turned state's evidence and was not tried for the crime. Morrision is buried at Greenhill Cemetery in Muskogee. n

During the 1920s, Grammer was known as the key player in the moonshine industry in Osage County. He employed a group of local criminals that included thieves, robbers, and cattle rustlers.nnGrammer first crossed paths with rancher William King Hale in 1909 during a rodeo competition. When the Smiths' house was destroyed during the Osage Indian murders, Grammer provided an alibi for Hale, as they had attended the Fort Worth Fat Stock Show Rodeo together during the time of the explosion.nnOn June 14, 1923, Grammer tragically lost his life in a car crash near Shidler, Oklahoma, when his Cadillac spun out and overturned. In his book, David Grann suggests that William King Hale might have played a part in Grammer's untimely death by tampering with the car's steering wheel and brakes.

White was born on March 6, 1881, in Oak Hill, Texas. His father, Robert Emmet White, served as the Travis County sheriff, while his mother, Margaret White, passed away when Thomas was just six years old. He attended Southwestern University in Georgetown, Texas before leaving school early to travel the country and work various jobs in Oklahoma and California.nnIn 1905, White enlisted in the Texas Rangers alongside three of his siblings, serving until 1909. He then worked as a special agent for the Santa Fe Railway and the Southern Pacific Railroad before joining the Bureau of Investigation (BOI) in 1917. As head of the Houston office, he led the Osage murder investigation, utilizing undercover agents to gather vital information that led to multiple convictions.nnFollowing his time with the BOI, White became Warden of the Leavenworth Prison until 1931, when he was injured during a prison escape attempt. After recovering, he was transferred to La Tuna Federal Correctional Institution near El Paso, Texas, until his retirement in 1951. He then served on a board overseeing pardons and parole hearings in Texas until 1957.nnWhite lived out his retirement until his passing on December 21, 1971. Tom White is buried at Restlawn Memorial Park in El Paso, Tx.

Byron u0022Bryanu0022 Burkhart was the bother of Earnest Burkhart and played a major role in the Reign of Terror. Despite his involvement he was never convicted of a crime and spent his days living as a free man. Byron is buried in Fairfax Cemetery.n