Why Every Dutton Family Member from Yellowstone Deserves to Be Behind Bars!

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One of the contentious aspects of Taylor Sheridan’s Yellowstone television series lies in its principal characters displaying behaviors that border on lawlessness. It seems as though many, if not all, of these main characters are walking free despite their actions being equivalent to felonies such as murder. However, it’s important to note that for characters like Rip Wheeler (Cole Hauser) and John Dutton (Kevin Costner), committing these crimes is essentially a means of safeguarding the Yellowstone Dutton Ranch – a task that carries significant importance, given its status as the largest continuous ranch in the U.S. We get a sense of this urgency early on in Yellowstone, with Rip’s plan to dispatch Walker (Ryan Bingham) to the Train Station in season 1.

In most cases, the series Yellowstone transforms its principal characters into killers. Monica (Kelsey Asbille), who is married to Kayce Dutton (Luke Grimes), strongly disapproved of her family’s history of violence and wished to stay clear of it. However, due to the dark themes in Yellowstone, even Monica has become involved in acts of violence. In the storyline, Monica assists Thomas Rainwater (Gil Birmingham) in apprehending a murderer on the Broken Rock Reservation by leading him to his death location; Mo Brings Plenty then fatally shoots him there. It’s also revealed that even Tate (Brecken Merrill) has resorted to killing, as he was forced to shoot an intruder during season 4 of Yellowstone.

In a more conversational tone: Could it be possible that some key characters from Yellowstone may face jail time, given that their actions have been questionable, as the show moves forward into its spin-offs? If Yellowstone were to portray events realistically, many of John Dutton’s family members would likely be incarcerated for their wrongdoings. However, the captivating narrative and message of the show somewhat justify their actions, making it engaging for viewers.

5. John Dutton III

Governor Dutton Was Responsible For Countless Murders

It’s widely believed that out of everyone, John Dutton seems to be most deserving of a prison sentence. Even Kevin Costner, portraying the family patriarch in Yellowstone, has expressed concern about their violent nature, remarking, “‘We should all be in prison,’” when discussing the main characters. In the first season of Yellowstone, it’s revealed that John Dutton orchestrated or permitted numerous murders to safeguard his family’s ranch. This pattern of violence traces back to the Dutton family’s history, with John Dutton’s ancestor, James Dutton (Tim McGraw), being responsible for hanging and murdering thieves on his ranch in the 19th century.

Even though John’s forebears dwelled in a different era marked by moral complexity, John himself has engaged in numerous questionable acts in order to safeguard his ranch. However, it’s essential to remember that his actions were primarily driven by a desire to preserve the land from exploitation, which was also the responsibility of his ancestors. Although John isn’t directly shown carrying out the task of disposing of bodies at the train station when Yellowstone unfolds, we learn through flashbacks that he trained his cowboys, including Lloyd (Forrest Smith) and Rip (Kyle Red Silverstein), to perform such duties on his behalf.

4. Beth Dutton

Beth Dutton Could Go To Prison For Murdering Jamie Dutton In The Finale

Throughout Yellowstone’s series, Beth Dutton (Wes Bentley) fulfilled her threats by murdering her brother, Jamie Dutton, in the season 5 finale. As Beth’s narrative continues in the Yellowstone spinoff featuring Beth and Rip, there’s a chance that John’s daughter may face prison time for the crime she perpetrated. She deceives the investigators into believing that Jamie assaulted her during an altercation and then escapes the crime scene. In truth, it was Beth who killed her brother.

In the television series “Yellowstone”, it was Jamie, Montana’s attorney general, who was implicated in a plot concerning their father’s murder. Although he didn’t officially approve the plan, Jamie had been discussing a strategy to target the governor of Montana with Sarah Atwood (Dawn Olivieri), who was acting as a mole for Market Equities by secretly courting John Dutton’s son. Following their father’s death in season 5, Beth swiftly suspects Jamie and Sarah’s involvement, swearing to retaliate against her brother and eventually avenge him. True to her word, Beth carries out her plan in the season 5 finale, leading to a probable prison sentence.

3. Jamie Dutton

Jamie Was An Accessory To The Governor’s Murder While Impeaching Him As Attorney General

In Yellowstone season 5, episode 14, it’s evident that despite Jamie not being sent to prison for Beth stabbing him, he arguably deserves severe punishment. His actions include murdering a reporter in season 2, episode 6, to conceal the John Dutton hit piece he collaborated on. This brutal crime is just one of many Jamie has committed in Yellowstone season 5. Although his legal accusations against John Dutton as Montana’s attorney general might have been valid, leading Sarah to kill John while campaigning for his position was far from lawful.

As a passionate film enthusiast, I can’t help but express my thoughts about the intriguing turn of events in Yellowstone. Despite Wes Bentley’s character, Jamie Dutton, currently avoiding prison due to Beth’s intervention in his trial, it seems the saga isn’t over yet. The investigations into John Dutton and Sarah Atwood’s murders are still underway, and these ongoing probes could potentially implicate Jamie in his wrongdoings, casting a permanent shadow on his reputation as Montana’s attorney general. It’s hard to deny that Jamie has been morally compromised more than the rest. Let’s not forget, he ended the fourth season by taking the life of his biological father, Garrett Randall (Will Patton), shooting him at the creek while he gazed on in peace.

2. Kayce Dutton

Kayce Dutton Murdered Tate’s Kidnappers Without A Fair Trial

In a departure from his family’s typical methods, Kayce Dutton, who is known for being more morally upright among his kin, uses his role as a livestock agent instead of unlawful means when his son is kidnapped. Pretending to be acting under official authority, Kayce takes it upon himself to capture the abductors, but he bypasses due process, apprehending them without formally charging them and allowing them to face trial. Instead, Kayce resorts to taking matters into his own hands, tracking down and killing Tate’s kidnappers in cold blood, with the assistance of other law enforcement agencies such as the sheriff’s department, with the clear intention of exacting revenge on them.

In terms of Kayce’s actions, it could be said that his handling of those who had kidnapped his son might be the most challenging aspect to find forgiveness for. While Kayce is connected to other killings within the series Yellowstone, many of these acts can be considered justifiable. For example, in the first season of the show, Dutton takes out the men who had kidnapped a girl from Broken Rock Reservation, thereby stopping an ongoing abduction with his swift action. Although they eventually link the crime to him, Thomas Rainwater and Broken Rock Tribal Police Chief Ben Waters (Atticus Todd) choose to conceal Kayce’s wrongdoings, viewing the underlying heroism behind the violence. However, Kayce’s crimes against Tate’s abductors are far more difficult to overlook from a moral standpoint.

1. Rip Wheeler

Rip Wheeler Murders A Fellow Cowboy For Making A Crude Comment About Beth

In the long-running series Yellowstone, Rip Wheeler, who has been involved in numerous murders as a means of safeguarding the Yellowstone Ranch for John Dutton, may have committed an early act on the ranch that could potentially send him to prison. A flashback in season 5 shows a younger Rip (played by Silverstein) working alongside fellow cowboy Rowdy (Kai Caster) to protect the herd from wolves in the mountains. However, during this task, Rowdy expresses his discontent, suggesting that he could instead be enjoying time with a certain girl, Beth, saying he’d rather be “holding her behind in both hands.

In a heated altercation with Rowdy, Rip ends up striking him on the head with a stone after Rowdy pulls a knife during their physical fight. Despite not intending to harm Rowdy fatally, the tension between them was unwarranted, as John Dutton observes upon learning the reason behind Rip’s actions. When Rowdy’s health starts to decline, Rip seeks assistance, but unfortunately, Rowdy passes away. Upon their return, Rip and John Dutton find out about Rowdy’s demise on the ranch. Though he was protecting Beth, Rip’s actions were not crucial for safeguarding the ranch and resulted in his first visit ever to the Yellowstone Train Station, where he disposes of Rowdy’s body.

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2025-05-26 14:10