The Oatman Massacre

The Oatman massacre is a dramatic and well-known captivity story from the Southwest, explored in Brian McGinty's compelling account. It follows Roys Oatman's family journey from Illinois to Arizona, culminating in a brutal Indian attack in 1851 that left some members dead and others captive. Olive Oatman, one of the captives, eventually survives and is reunited with her family, her story amplified through published accounts and public lectures.