Season 2 Episode 16: El Meurto

Tonight, under the vast, starlit sky of South Texas, we delve into a chilling tale that straddles the line between the harsh realities of the Wild West and the supernatural. Join us as we explore the legend of El Muerto, the headless horseman of South Texas.

In the mid-19th century, the lands between the Rio Grande and the Nueces River were a lawless battleground. The Texas Rangers, including Creed Taylor and "Big Foot" Wallace, fought to maintain order. Among their adversaries was Vidal, a notorious horse thief. After capturing and beheading Vidal, the Rangers secured his body to a wild mustang, creating a grisly warning for other outlaws.

Soon after, reports emerged of a headless rider, El Muerto, galloping through the night. This ghostly figure became a fixture in local folklore, seen from the eerie plains to the streets of San Antonio. El Muerto's legend grew, symbolizing the relentless and brutal justice of the frontier.

As we peel back the layers of this legend, we must ask: Is El Muerto merely a figment of collective imagination, or does his spirit truly roam the Texas landscape?

Join us as we explore this haunting legend and reflect on the mysteries that blur the line between reality and folklore.