Unearthing the Dark Legacy of the Osage Murders: 'Killers of the Flower Moon' Reveals Untold Stories
The upcoming movie "Killers of the Flower Moon" sheds light on the little-known history of the murders of Osage Native Americans in the 1920s, who were targeted for their oil wealth. Margie Burkhart, a descendant of the victims, shares her family's enduring trauma and the impact it has had on her life. The murders, orchestrated by her grandfather and a wealthy businessman, left her grandmother and two children as the only survivors. Margie believes that the generational trauma is embedded in their DNA and hopes that the movie will provide validation and understanding for her family's suffering.