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A cowboy's ex-wife tells his family he was killed by their dog

June 10, 2022 / 01:44

This episode covers the life of Ray Green, a cowboy known for riding bulls and bareback broncos, his career as a horse breeder and trainer, and the tragic death of his wife, Maggie, in a bridge collapse in May 2002. The episode discusses Ray's emotional struggles after Maggie's death and his subsequent marriage to a woman named Danny Oakland, who shared his interest in cowboy action shooting.

Ray's relationship with Danny faced challenges, including financial issues and the need for Ray to remain unmarried to collect social security as Maggie's widower. The episode highlights the complexities of their relationship, leading to a quiet divorce while they continued to be a couple.

The narrative takes a turn when police are called to their home after Memorial Day 2014, searching for Ray Green. Danny, sitting in a lawn chair, states she has given consent for the search but does not know Ray's whereabouts, except for a specific box that she does not want searched.

TLDR

Ray Green's life as a cowboy and the tragic aftermath of his wife's death lead to a complex relationship with Danny Oakland.

Episode

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ray green was a real cowboy riding bulls and bareback broncos he made a name for
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himself as a horse breeder and trainer he always wore his cowboy hat and boots never went anywhere without them her
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parents rae and maggie had a loving relationship but that all ended in may 2002 when
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maggie was killed in a bridge collapse he kept saying i miss my rose i miss my rose
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his light went out not long after his wife's death a long time newly divorced client seemed to provide the
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companionship he needed took a vacation and came back married she also had another hobby that she
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shared with her new husband cowboy action shooting rey was known as doc r green and how
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about danny what was her name well danny oakland she was daniel like annie oakley
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yeah like annie oakley but there were financial problems friends say rey would be able to collect social security as
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maggie's widower if he was unmarried so danny and rey quietly divorced but remained a couple shortly after memorial
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day 2014 police were called to their home there were probably 15 guys that were out moving about the property
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and what were they doing they were looking for ray green she was sitting in a lawn chair she said
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she had given consent to search for rey and that she did not know where he was she said you can search anywhere you
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want except for that box you

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  • 75
    Most heartbreaking
  • 70
    Most dramatic
  • 65
    Most emotional
  • 60
    Most intense

Episode Highlights

  • Tragic Loss
    Ray's life took a devastating turn when his wife Maggie died in a bridge collapse.
    “But that all ended in May 2002 when Maggie was killed in a bridge collapse.”
    @ 00m 16s
    June 10, 2022
  • A Complicated Relationship
    Ray and Danny's relationship faced challenges due to financial issues and a secret divorce.
    “So Danny and Rey quietly divorced but remained a couple.”
    @ 01m 02s
    June 10, 2022
  • Police Search
    A police search for Ray Green raised questions about his whereabouts and safety.
    “There were probably 15 guys that were out moving about the property.”
    @ 01m 12s
    June 10, 2022

Episode Quotes

  • I miss my rose, I miss my rose.
    A cowboy's ex-wife tells his family he was killed by their dog
  • You can search anywhere you want except for that box.
    A cowboy's ex-wife tells his family he was killed by their dog

Key Moments

  • Maggie's Death00:16
  • New Marriage00:37
  • Police Involvement01:07