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ray green was a real cowboy riding bulls and bareback broncos he made a name for
himself as a horse breeder and trainer he always wore his cowboy hat and boots never went anywhere without them her
parents rae and maggie had a loving relationship but that all ended in may 2002 when
maggie was killed in a bridge collapse he kept saying i miss my rose i miss my rose
his light went out not long after his wife's death a long time newly divorced client seemed to provide the
companionship he needed took a vacation and came back married she also had another hobby that she
shared with her new husband cowboy action shooting rey was known as doc r green and how
about danny what was her name well danny oakland she was daniel like annie oakley
yeah like annie oakley but there were financial problems friends say rey would be able to collect social security as
maggie's widower if he was unmarried so danny and rey quietly divorced but remained a couple shortly after memorial
day 2014 police were called to their home there were probably 15 guys that were out moving about the property
and what were they doing they were looking for ray green she was sitting in a lawn chair she said
she had given consent to search for rey and that she did not know where he was she said you can search anywhere you
want except for that box you

As a cowboy, Ray Green was used to interacting with all kinds of animals. Then his ex-wife told his family he had been killed by their German Shepherd. What really happened to Ray Green?

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Brief Summary

Ray Green's life as a cowboy and the tragic aftermath of his wife's death lead to a complex relationship with Danny Oakland.

Key points

Ray Green's Cowboy Legacy. Ray Green was a renowned cowboy and horse trainer, known for his distinctive style.
Tragic Loss. Ray's life took a devastating turn when his wife Maggie died in a bridge collapse.
A Complicated Relationship. Ray and Danny's relationship faced challenges due to financial issues and a secret divorce.
Police Search. A police search for Ray Green raised questions about his whereabouts and safety.

Episode highlights

Episode quotes

I miss my rose, I miss my rose.

Ray's expression of grief after losing his wife.

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