CTM 1242: The Bluebell Mine Murder – Greed, Revenge & Frontier Justice

Hey now CarlTheMadman here! Its Tuesday June 16th 2026, Exploring the quiet village of Riondel on the east shore of Kootenay Lake — and uncovering its wild frontier past! Today Kaitlynn, Byla & I dive into the dramatic story of the Bluebell Mine: a tale of greed, revenge, and frontier justice right here in the Kootenays. From American prospector Robert Evan Sproule staking the claim in 1882, to the claim-jumping by Cornish miner Thomas Hammill, the bitter lawsuit, the shocking 1885 murder, controversial trial, recanted eyewitness testimony, and Sproule’s execution — this is one of BC’s most infamous early mining stories. Today, Riondel is a peaceful retirement village with beautiful lakeside trails, heritage sites, and stunning views. We walk the Riondel Heritage Trail, check out the old mine remnants, and reflect on how far this place has come. Kaitlynn joins Byla and I as we explore the historic village of Riondel, BC Canada. Todays disc golf scorecard. Today’s vlog is brought to you by BestCoastDistillers.com — use PromoCode MADMAN and save 10% at checkout! Thanks for tuning in, thanks for watching. Have a great day eh! #DailyVlog #WalkTheDog #BylaTheDog #DogLife #OutdoorsNature #UrbanExploration #BluebellMine #Riondel Moments: @0:00 BestCoastDistillers.com @0:12 A Tale of Greed, Revenge & Frontier Justice @13:46 Lets Explore Riondel @36:30 Damn Fluff @41:00 Turn Signal? @43:00 Byla Stop lol @44:26 This Weeks Disc Golf @45:00 Have a Great Day Eh!