John Ringo was an American frontiersman and gunfighter, best known for his involvement in the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral in 1881. Born in 1850 in North Carolina, he moved to Arizona where he became a key figure in the tumultuous events of the American West. Ringo was associated with the Cowboys, a group of outlaws, and had a reputation for being a skilled marksman. Ringo's life ended under mysterious circumstances in 1882, when he was found dead near Tombstone, Arizona. His death has been the subject of speculation, with theories ranging from murder to suicide. Despite his short life, Ringo remains a notable figure in the lore of the Wild West.