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John Tornow
John Tornow both terrorized and transfixed local residents and regional newspaper readers. During the manhunt, reporters scrawled stories of the "Beast-Man" and "Wild Man of the Wynooche". In the Wynooche, they would say, in the vast, unexplored timber at the top of the world there lived a hermit who murdered his own nephews, then ambushed the deputies who hunted him and finally was killed in a bloody shootout in a swamp guarded by an army of tethered frogs.
Over the years, Tornow has manifested the spirit of the forest: shadowy, frightening, yet somehow free. |
by Bill Lindstrom
After being accused of killing his two nephews a 19 month manhunt for John Tornow began. Today, just like 100 years ago, there are hundreds of conspiracies and conflicting stories surrounding this man. The reader will become acquainted with those who knew the boy John Tornow, the young man, the outcast, the outlaw, the 'Wild Man of the Wynooche' and will be left to come to their own conclusions about just what happened. |
John Tornow: Villain or Victim (paperback)by Bill Lindstrom
After being accused of killing his two nephews a 19 month manhunt for John Tornow began. Today, just like 100 years ago, there are hundreds of conspiracies and conflicting stories surrounding this man. The reader will become acquainted with those who knew the boy John Tornow, the young man, the outcast, the outlaw, the 'Wild Man of the Wynooche' and will be left to come to their own conclusions about just what happened. |
Beast Man
by Mike Fredson
In 1911, hermit John Tornow was accused of murdering his two cousins while they were out hunting bear. This created a manhunt that captivated the region and may have even inspired Edgar rice Burroughs to pen his Tarzan series. Since then, tales have been embellished upon, and straight lied about for a century. This is the true story of the "Wildman of the Wynooche". Written in 2002 it continues to be one of the best local sellers.
In 1911, hermit John Tornow was accused of murdering his two cousins while they were out hunting bear. This created a manhunt that captivated the region and may have even inspired Edgar rice Burroughs to pen his Tarzan series. Since then, tales have been embellished upon, and straight lied about for a century. This is the true story of the "Wildman of the Wynooche". Written in 2002 it continues to be one of the best local sellers.
John Tornow: Wild Man of the Oxbow (DVD)This DVD is the dedication of the 100 year anniversary of the Tornow Shootout. It is dedicated to all of those affected by the John Tornow Saga, especially the six victims. This dedication of the monument at the final shootout site on April 20, 2013 has numerous people telling stories and their connection to the Tornow Legend. There is also quite a few songs dedicated and about the events. This movie is a great living history to a story that has stood the test of time.
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John Tornow: No Justice, No Trial (DVD)produced by Mark Woytowich
This movie examines such questions as it explores the plight of the legendary outlaw. In 1913 Tornow captured national headlines, blazing a trail of infamy with six violent murders before being killed at his mountain hideout. Shot on location in Matlock and the Wynoochee River, this short film draws upon interview with surviving family members of those who actually knew and interacted with John Tornow |
