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Trouble at the Cooley Ranch - The Lone Ranger | 11/07/1938 (Ep902)

Oct 11, 2026 · 29m

Summary

This Lone Ranger episode features the masked hero and Tonto investigating the murder of rancher Lynn Bishop, who is found near the Cooley ranch. While Doug Cooley confesses to protect his father, the Lone Ranger’s analysis of hoofprints reveals the killer was too strong to be the elderly Nate Cooley. The duo deduces the true culprit is a cattle rustler who killed Lynn to prevent him from exposing the theft. A night raid by the rustlers is intercepted by the Lone Ranger, leading to the arrest of the gang and the exoneration of the Cooley family.

Topics discussed

Sponsor: California manufacturing and agriculture Lone Ranger theme song and introduction Deputy Craig discovers Lynn Bishop's body Tonto and Craig analyze the hoof prints Sheriff forms a posse to search for Nate Cooley Doug Cooley confesses to the murder Tonto and Lone Ranger suspect Doug is innocent Lone Ranger confronts Nate Cooley at his ranch Nate Cooley confesses to the sheriff Sheriff detains both Nate and Doug Sponsor: California startups and education Lone Ranger proves Nate's innocence to the Sheriff Townspeople question the Sheriff's progress Posse chases the masked rider and rustlers Rustlers arrested and true culprit revealed Conclusion and copyright notice Sponsor: Preserve Gold wealth protection Sponsor: California manufacturing and agriculture Sponsor: PNC Wealth Management Sponsor: Clinique Moisture Surge Sponsor: BMW Certified Pre-Owned
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