Greed’s Morality: The Osage Murders and the Corruption of Power | the killer of the flower moon

‍The Osage Nation’s Discovery of Oil and Subsequent Wealth

In the late 19th century, the Osage Nation, a native American tribe, was forcibly relocated to a desolate reservation in northern Oklahoma. This land, considered worthless for farming, soon turned out to be one of the richest oil reserves in the country. The discovery of oil brought unprecedented wealth to the Osage people, making them the richest community on the planet.

But this newfound wealth did not go unnoticed. The prairies of Oklahoma soon swelled with fortune-seekers, eager to exploit the Osage’s wealth. This set the stage for a grim chain of events that would forever mar the history of the Osage Nation.

The Emergence of Violence and Murder Targeting Osage Individuals

With wealth came the sinister shadow of death. A series of mysterious murders began to plague the Osage community. These weren’t random acts of violence. The victims were all wealthy members of the tribe. The intention was clear: to systematically eliminate the Osage and lay claim to their wealth.