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The New Years Eve Massacre

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The next biggest incident that occurred between the families was the New years Eve Massacre. This resulted in the death of Roseanne, Airfare and Calvin McCoy and the burning of Ole Randall McCoy’s home. In an effort to end the commotion once and for all, a group of the Hatfields and their supporters hatched a plan to attack Randolph McCoy and his family. Led by Devil Anse’s son Cap and ally Jim Vance, a group of Hatfield men ambushed the McCoys’ home in 1888. New Years eve Night of 1888, was the night the revengeful group acted out their plan. They surrounded Ole Randall McCoy’s house and set it ablaze. At the time the family was asleep so not many made it out. Randall McCoy was fortunate to escape, with a few damaging burns, but sadly

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