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A fiery horse with a speed of light, a cloud of dust, and a hearty high old silver. The Lone Ranger. In the early days of the western United States, gun law ruled the range. The local sheriffs did their best to preserve the peace, but men were quick to lose their tempers and even quicker on the draw. It was during this period of western history that the masked rider of the plains led the fight for justice. Fearless in the face of danger, tireless in the face of a thousand ob…

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In Trouble at the Cooley Ranch, the Lone Ranger finds himself embroiled in a murder investigation when Lynn Bishop is discovered shot near Nate Cooley's ranch. The discovery of Lynn's body, along with the riderless horse grazing nearby, raises immediate suspicions about Nate, who has a long-standing feud with Lynn. As Deputy Sheriff Steve Craig rushes to town to report the murder, the tension in the air is palpable, with both Nate and his son Doug quickly becoming prime suspects.

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B

Bill Saunders

E

Earle Graser

F

Frank Russell

Jay Michael

J

John Todd

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The Lone Ranger, Episode 902

Trouble at the Cooley Ranch

Monday, November 7, 1938 · 29:16

The Lone Ranger, Episode 902

Trouble at the Cooley Ranch

Monday, November 7, 1938 · 29:16

Summary

The Lone Ranger investigates the murder of Lynn Bishop, found shot near Nate Cooley's ranch, where both Nate and his son confess to the crime. As tensions rise, the masked hero seeks the truth behind the killing.

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