Thomas Hammill | The Bluebell Mine Murder

Did you know one of British Columbia's most intriguing mining mysteries happened at the Bluebell Mine? In 1885, Thomas Hammill was shot in the back near the mine and died without ever identifying his attacker. A suspect was captured, convicted, and hanged—but the case still raises questions. Follow Tracks, Trails & Forgotten Tales for more forgotten stories from British Columbia. #shorts #bluebellmine #riondel #britishcolumbia #bchistory #historyshorts #kootenaylake #historicalmystery #canadianhistory #trackstrailsforgottentales #history #abandonedmines Now streaming on: 🎥 YouTube – full video episodes & highlights 🎙 Spotify, Amazon Music, Audible, iHeartRadio & Apple Podcasts – audio episodes on the go. 📍 What to expect: Ghost towns like Phoenix, Sandon & Greenwood The historic Kettle Valley Railway Abandoned mines, smelters & pioneer trails Outdoor adventure: camping, hiking & exploring BC’s backroads 👉 Don’t forget to subscribe, like, and hit the bell 🔔 to join us on every journey into the past. Stay Curious. Stay Adventurous. Tracks, Trails & Forgotten Tales. ☕ Support and help FUEL the adventure and help us keep exploring! Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/exploringdirt PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/exploringdirt 👍 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more Canadian adventures, abandoned places, and off-the-beaten-path stories. #trackstrailsandtales #exploringdirt #ghosttowns #bchistory #abandonedmines #explorebc #adventurepodcast