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Apache Kidnappings 1883: The Mysterious Fate of Charlie McComas in the Southwest Frontier

Dive into the chilling tales of Apache kidnappings on the American Southwest frontier in the mid-1800s, where violent raids led to cultural clashes and mysterious fates. Explore the 1861 abduction of 13-year-old Felix Ward (later Mickey Free), whose capture sparked the 25-year Apache Wars after a deadly misunderstanding with Chief Cochise. Then, uncover the 1883 disappearance of six-year-old Charlie McComas following his parents' ambush murder by raiders under Chato, with theories ranging from his death in chaos to survival among the Bronco Apache until the 1940s. Drawing on historian accounts from Edwin Sweeney, Dan Thrapp, and Robert Utley, this video reveals the Apache's pragmatic adoption of captives for survival, blending compassion, brutality, and cultural exchange in a world of conquest. Timestamps: 0:00 - Hook: Two Infamous Kidnappings That Ignited Wars 0:45 - Scene 1: Perilous American Southwest Frontier 1:50 - Scene 2: Apache's Stealthy and Brutal Raids 3:00 - Scene 3: Kidnapping Practices to Sustain Population 4:10 - Scene 4: Overview of Felix Ward and Charlie McComas Cases 5:20 - Scene 5: Felix Ward's Abduction in Arizona (1861) 6:30 - Scene 6: Why Felix Was Spared by the Apache 7:40 - Scene 7: Alerting Fort Buchanan and Bascom's Mission 8:50 - Scene 8: Accusation Against Chief Cochise 10:00 - Scene 9: The Bascom Affair and Start of Apache Wars 11:10 - Scene 10: Felix Adopted by Coyotero Apache 12:20 - Scene 11: Joining U.S. Army as Scout Mickey Free (1872) 13:30 - Scene 12: Mickey Free's Valuable but Controversial Role 14:40 - Scene 13: Charlie McComas's Kidnapping in New Mexico (1883) 15:50 - Scene 14: General Crook's Pursuit into Mexico 17:00 - Scene 15: Conflicting Theories on Charlie's Fate 18:10 - Conclusion: Apache Humanity Amid Frontier Pain Subscribe for more gripping stories of Native American history and frontier mysteries—hit the like button if these kidnappings left you intrigued! #ApacheKidnappings #AmericanFrontier #MickeyFree #CharlieMcComas #ApacheWars #ChiefCochise #NativeAmericanHistory #FrontierAbductions #HistoricalMysteries #GeorgeCrook #SouthwestTales