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Who is Tom White?
Who is Tom White?
- A bootlegger
- An imposing former Texas Ranger sent to investigate the Osage murders (correct)
- A federal agent known for his American Indian heritage
- A notorious outlaw
What is Mollie Burkhart known for?
What is Mollie Burkhart known for?
One of the three major protagonists and the final intended victim in the Osage conspiracy.
What role did William K. Hale play in the community?
What role did William K. Hale play in the community?
- A well-loved figure known as 'King of the Osage Hills' (correct)
- An undercover agent
- A sheriff
- A radical activist
What tragic event occurred to Anna Brown?
What tragic event occurred to Anna Brown?
Who is Rita Smith?
Who is Rita Smith?
Who is Bill Smith?
Who is Bill Smith?
What is Scott Mathis responsible for?
What is Scott Mathis responsible for?
James and David Shoun are doctors involved in the Osage killings.
James and David Shoun are doctors involved in the Osage killings.
What was J. Edgar Hoover's role in 1925?
What was J. Edgar Hoover's role in 1925?
Who is Kelsie Morrison?
Who is Kelsie Morrison?
What is Blackie Thompson known for?
What is Blackie Thompson known for?
What expertise does Asa Kirby have?
What expertise does Asa Kirby have?
What was Ernest Burkhart's initial portrayal?
What was Ernest Burkhart's initial portrayal?
Who is Bryan Burkhart in relation to Anna Brown?
Who is Bryan Burkhart in relation to Anna Brown?
What is the relationship of Lizzie to Mollie?
What is the relationship of Lizzie to Mollie?
Who was Oda Brown?
Who was Oda Brown?
What happened to Charles Whitehorn?
What happened to Charles Whitehorn?
Who was the sheriff during the Reign of Terror?
Who was the sheriff during the Reign of Terror?
Who is John Burger?
Who is John Burger?
What is Frank Smith's role?
What is Frank Smith's role?
What is unique about John Wren?
What is unique about John Wren?
Who is James Bigheart?
Who is James Bigheart?
What happened to George Bigheart?
What happened to George Bigheart?
What happened to Rose Osage?
What happened to Rose Osage?
What happened to Henry Roan?
What happened to Henry Roan?
What happened to William Stepson?
What happened to William Stepson?
What happened to Barney McBride?
What happened to Barney McBride?
What position did W.W. Vaughan hold?
What position did W.W. Vaughan hold?
Study Notes
Key Characters in "Killers of the Flower Moon"
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Tom White: An imposing former Texas Ranger appointed in 1925 by J. Edgar Hoover to investigate the Osage murders.
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Mollie Burkhart: An Osage woman and one of the major protagonists, targeted in a widespread conspiracy and marked for death.
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William K. Hale: Known as the "King of the Osage Hills," a former cattleman turned deputy sheriff, liked by the community yet involved in sinister plots.
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Anna Brown: Mollie's older sister, characterized by her adventurous spirit, murdered in May 1921.
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Rita Smith: Mollie's sister, remains devoted to her abusive husband, Bill, showcasing the complex dynamics of love and loyalty.
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Bill Smith: Rita's husband, previously married to Minnie, known for his violent behavior.
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Scott Mathis: Owner of Big Hill Trading Company, responsible for overseeing the financial matters of Anna and Lizzie.
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James and David Shoun: Community doctors who perform autopsies and are trusted figures in Osage County.
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J. Edgar Hoover: The 1925 director of the Bureau of Intelligence, a complex individual marked by paranoia and strict cleanliness.
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Kelsie Morrison: A bootlegger who becomes a double agent, initially supporting the investigation but ultimately betraying it.
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Blackie Thompson: A notorious outlaw enlisted to go undercover and help gather evidence on the Osage murders.
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Asa Kirby: An outlaw skilled in explosives, contributing to the criminal undertakings in the narrative.
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Ernest Burkhart: Mollie’s seemingly loving husband who is revealed to be in collusion with Hale to seize Mollie's family's wealth.
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Bryan Burkhart: Ernest's brother, linked to Anna Brown's murder, noted for being the last to see her alive.
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Lizzie: The mother of Mollie, Rita, Anna, and the deceased Minnie, who dies under suspicious circumstances after Anna's murder.
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Oda Brown: Anna's former spouse.
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Charles Whitehorn: An Osage man discovered murdered in 1921.
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Harve M. Freas: The sheriff of Osage County during the turbulent Reign of Terror.
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John Burger: An investigator collaborating with Tom White on the Osage murder case.
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Frank Smith: A rugged federal agent enlisted by White to assist in the Osage investigations.
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John Wren: A unique federal agent of American Indian heritage, contributing to the investigative team.
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James Bigheart: An Osage chief advocating for fair allotment terms for his tribe in the early 1900s.
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George Bigheart: Nephew of James Bigheart, murdered by poisoning in a conspiracy to steal his inheritance.
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Rose Osage: An Osage woman poisoned in February 1922, highlighting the ongoing violence.
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Henry Roan: An Osage found dead in his vehicle, with Hale benefiting financially from his life insurance.
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William Stepson: Another Osage victim of poisoning in early 1922.
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Barney McBride: A wealthy oilman attacked and left for dead, illustrating the dangers surrounding wealth.
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W.W. Vaughan: An attorney and former prosecutor involved in legal matters concerning the Osage.
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