The sole survivor claimed that the rest of the group had been killed by the National Liberation Army of Colombia, though to this day no motive has been uncovered. - Lawmen spawned at Blackwater. The high publicity of the event has resulted in many rumors surfacing and facts are scarce. This Red Dead reference is made clear because the leader of the National Liberation Army is referred to as El Payaso – the clown. The bodies of 10 men, as well as some dismembered limbs, can be found in a mass grave to the west of the town, just to the south of the “L” in West Elizabeth as written on the game’s map. The only things known for certain is that it began as a bank robbery that went bad and a large number of outlaws and lawmen were involved. They had departed on a run and had intended to return the same evening. This Red Dead 2 mystery begins with a newspaper clipping. These locations are also on the world map in RDR2. According to accounts of the incident, the ferry was carrying $150,000 of bank money. Leading charity fighting for Women's & Children's rights. The player can find 3 more mutilated dead bodies in Red Dead 2  as part of the American Dreams stranger mission, next to graffiti like “look on my works” and “behold”. Covering the hottest movie and TV topics that fans want. Blackwater Athletics Team Missing is one of the newspaper articles in Red Dead Redemption 2. As the narrative unravels, the developers reference horrifying real-world events while still providing an in-game explanation for keen-eyed players looking to solve one of the most chilling mysteries in Red Dead. Rules. Three of the articles confirm Lowry was killing people in the West Elizabeth region around when the Blackwater team went missing. I didn't release Blackwater was the name of that town until I actually set foot in it again in this game. The players are all identifiable by their uniforms. A one-stop shop for all things video games. The global automobile industry is peering into an electric future, possibly the most profound turning point in a … The only things known for certain is that it began as a bank robbery that went bad and a large number of outlaws and lawmen were involved. It's close to where players can also find the legendary buck in Red Dead 2. Though the Blackwater victims aren’t as badly mutilated as the others the player can find in-game, some of the articles about Lowry’s victims show that sometimes he merely drowned them. - Also some loot and the ability to draw points of interest . Red Dead Redemption 2 is out now for the PC, PS4, Stadia, and Xbox One. It isn’t hard for the player to uncover the unfortunate team’s fates. And while some story DLC would be great, Matt isn't counting on it! If they try and return him to the Sheriff’s office, he will attack the Sheriff and the player will have to shoot him, meaning players may never know how he managed to take down an entire athletics team. The limbs left on a pile of dirt by the grave spell out a "B", presumably for Blackwater Athletics. Players can find another “B” formed from human arms and legs like the one at the scene of the Blackwater Athletics team’s murder. It seems like the whole entire New Austin is part of the Wanted Dead or Alive, it's not open and free even if you could go there they'd kill you just like blackwater. Red Dead Redemption 2 is an epic tale of life in America’s unforgiving heartland. According to Javier Escuella, the heist got off t… This is quite possibly one of the most grizzly details in Red Dead Redemption 2, as not only does it make the game world itself more threatening but it references horrifying real-world events without a clear resolution. The Blackwater Massacre and the ferry raid are the same event. The Blackwater Athletics team were training for a competitive meet next month and were expected to take top honors in fencing, wrestling, and baseball. Though there are ten bodies, none of them have missing limbs. The Skinner Brothers are an in-game faction that captures and tortures animals and human beings alike. Unlike its predecessors, RDR2 puts players in the shoes of outlaw Arthur Morgan as he manages day to day life in the Dutch Van der Linde gang. The UNTOLD Story Of What Happened During The Blackwater Massacre In Red Dead Redemption 2! Ever since the original Red Dead Redemption was released back in 2010 and swiftly completed by Matt he has been eagerly anticipating another return to the Wild West. Little is know about the circumstances of the incident, as these were not known to the public and the government has not released any official explanation. 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The exact order of events is unclear. admin@mifumi.org 0117 911 2014 Though the exact story of what happened, as in real life, has not been proved, the murder of the Blackwater Athletics team is a chilling detail sure to keep many Red Dead fans up at night. I help women feel confident in front of the camera from Ohio to Florida Dutch van der Linde saw an opportunity and decided to rob the boat. RELATED: The Darkest Secrets in Red Dead Redemption 2. However, none of the bodies in the mass grave appear to have been tortured, though two of them have bags that have been placed over their heads which clown faces have been drawn onto. The Red Dead Redemption 2 mystery is a masterclass in environmental storytelling that reminds players just how detailed the game's world is. A large-scale battle taking place in Blackwater in 1899, the Massacre was highly publicized. These locations are also on the world map in RDR2. The people of Blackwater suspected a Native American attack though this is dismissed by the Blackwater Ledger article, and like the mystery of the hermit's map in Red Dead, the truth is stranger than fiction. I spent a few days trying to get there by boat... it always seemed like it was going to work... it doesn't. The Blackwater massacre. It reads: Members of the Blackwater Athletic Club are still missing and their friends and family are excited by the gravest fears. With no stab wounds or bullet holes, it is possible he poisoned their water or something similar, but like the Red Dead 2 Tumbleweed mystery, fans will likely have their own theories. - Arthur was able to hunt and fish (but I did not get the notification for a legendary fish at Aurora basin) then went to the Tall Tree trapper and sold him some stuff . FRIENDS FEAR THEY HAVE BEEN FOULLY DEALT WITH. As a direct result of the Blackwater Massacre, Landon Ricketts moved away from Blackwater and relocated to Chuparosa. Not to mention, it happened in May of 1899 which is exactly when the game opens. The Blackwater Massacre was unprecedented in many ways. An uncharacteristically high number of combatants were involved and it is unusual for such large gunfights to happen in well protected and developed cities like Blackwater. Blackwater Athletics Team Missing is one of the newspaper articles in Red Dead Redemption 2. In it, they also make reference to an incident in 1899. The Blackwater Massacre is an event mentioned in Red Dead Redemption and Red Dead Redemption 2. Toggle SlidingBar Area Other Compensation covers all compensation-like awards that don't fit in any of these other standard categories.