The Slater Brothers

Cattle rustlers shoot and critically wound a ranch hand. The rancher knows who the rustler is because he was named as the hand lay dying: Earl slater. After the rangers go to talk to Earl's brother, Frank, Travis is sent to look for Earl. But when he confronts Earl, he tries to shoot Travis. Instead, Travis shoots Earl. Because the brothers are well liked, the town is ready to hang him. Travis must get to the truth before it's too late! It was a pretty action packed episode that involved a shootout, quicksand, and a confession from a well-know gun fighter. Unfortnately, the truth comes at a high price, and the rangers learn that even the nicest of people can turn bad.

Frank Slater is a well respected rancher. His brother Earl can be a bit wild.

When cattle rustlers fatally injure a ranch hand. He named Earl Slater as a rustler. Travis goes hunting for him and ends up shooting Earl dead.

This does not go down well with the townsfolk. The Slater brothers were popular and it might be that Travis might had shot Earl in cold blood.

Travis is sent off to clear his name but an ambush is ready and waiting for him. Eventually someone is ready to squeal about the Slaters.

A simple but effective story. Also how easy for a rich man to rile up the locals with perceived injustices.