Washington Territory in the mid-1850's was a place of conflict. Indian tribes inhabited land that an ever increasing number of settlers coveted. Against this backdrop, Chief Leschi was hanged at the gallows on Feb 18th, 1858 for the crime of murder. But did he really do it? This site invites you to explore the events leading to his death, examine the evidence and decide for yourself. A miscarriage of justice or guilty as charged? Investigate >