Theo Wilson journeys back to the mid-1800s, encountering a young Jesse James on the brink of becoming one of America’s legendary outlaws. As Wilson delves into James' life, he distinguishes between the myths and the truth surrounding the notorious figure's rise. He uncovers how a relentless pursuit of fame, wealth, and vengeance ultimately set James on a path that would lead to his tragic assassination at the hands of a fellow gang member.
Show
I Was There
Episode
S01E05
Air Date
Mar 14, 2022
Season 1 Episodes
S01E01
Hindenburg Disaster
S01E02
Johnstown: America's Deadliest Flood
S01E03
Chernobyl Disaster
S01E04
Salem Witch Trials
S01E05
The Death of Jesse James
S01E06
Killer in the White City
S01E07
Lincoln's Assassination
S01E08
Challenger Disaster
S01E09
Bloody Sunday
S01E10
St. Valentine's Day Massacre
S01E11
Oklahoma City Bombing
S01E12
Battle of Stalingad