What happened to John Dutton's oldest son?

Lee Dutton didn't survive the 'Yellowstone' pilot

His oldest son Lee was his favorite, and he was the heir to the family business. But when Lee attempted to rescue the family's stolen cattle from Broken Rock Reservation in the very first episode, he was shockingly killed off the series.

What happened to Lee Dutton?

Unbeknownst to Lee, his brother Kayce Dutton, was attempting to prevent him from retaking the cattle from Broken Rock Reservation. Lee was eventually caught in gun crossfire and suffered a fatal gunshot wound caused by Robert Long.

Who is John Dutton's oldest son?

Lee Dutton

The eldest child of Evelyn and John was played by Dave Annable. Sadly, Lee passed away in the first episode of Yellowstone. He was essentially John's number two man and was working towards eventually taking over running Yellowstone Ranch.

Who is Elsa Dutton to John Dutton?

Elsa is the sister of John Dutton Senior, but her relationship with Costner's character is more complicated. As John Dutton Junior came into the mix, Elsa is Costner's character's great aunt.

What happened to John Dutton's brother on Yellowstone?

The Dutton voyagers

But in a confrontation with the Broken Rock police over the theft of their cattle early in the 1st season, Lee is killed. It's his brother Kayce who avenges him, taking out the man who gunned him down in what became the first murder and cover-up of the series.

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Does Elsa get pregnant in 1883?

1883 not only suggests that Elsa (Isabel May) is pregnant with Ennis' (Eric Nelsen) baby, but that the Duttons could soon face a huge tragedy.

What happened to Beth Dutton's face?

Beth's season began with her emerging in a daze from the smoking remains of his office, surviving but left horribly scarred from a bomb.

What was Elsa's last words on 1883?

Elsa Dutton and James Dutton seemingly sat for hours beneath the tree in 1883 episode 10. It's clear to both of them that Elsa will die under that tree. When she finally starts to go, she has a few final words for her father after seeing a bird. “You birds sure are smart,” Elsa says to the bird.

Who is Jamie Dutton's mother?

Jamie was born in Bozeman, MT, as James Michael Randall to Garrett and Phyllis Randall. His father beat his mother to death when Jamie was three months old.

Does Elsa Dutton have a child?

Elsa's Baby is Spencer

The Dutton family in 1893, 10 years after the events of the prequel, is shown in a flashback. Spencer Dutton, John Dutton's younger brother, is now a teenager. Some fans, however, believe Spencer is really Elsa Dutton's son. Elsa's future appears dismal in the opening scene of 1883.

Why is Kayce branded?

Why is Kayce branded? As a branded man, Kayce is “bound” to the ranch. John branded Kayce out of spite for Kayce leaving to be with Monica when she got pregnant with Tate.

Who is Jamie Dutton father?

On the face of things, Jamie Dutton (played by Wes Bentley) taking the ultimate step to shoot his own dad Garrett Randall (Will Patton) was as a result of his adoptive sister Beth Dutton (Kelly Reilly) blackmailing him.

Who is John Dutton's favorite child?

So much has happened in Yellowstone's first few seasons that it's easy to forget John Dutton had four children in the series pilot. His oldest son Lee was his favorite, and he was the heir to the family business.

Is Kevin Costner's real son in Yellowstone?

Together the pair have three children: Cayden, Hayes and Grace. None of his children have appeared on Yellowstone alongside him but Lily and Joe have acted in the past.

Why did cowboy leave Yellowstone?

Cowboy sought work from Yellowstone Dutton Ranch to make a quick buck while making his journey to Arizona. He later quit and went on his way knowing full well the Dutton's and the ranch hands were not exactly law abiding citizens.

Did Beth know Jamie was adopted?

Speaking of Jamie's adoption, do Beth and Kayce know their brother isn't a biological Dutton? Jamie just found out himself, so it's hard to believe that his siblings would know the truth. However, Beth did tell her father that he would never love Jamie like he loves her and Kayce.

What is the Dutton family secret?

In the season 1 episode “The Remembering” John revealed a Dutton family secret to Monica. He told her that he forced Kayce to get the Yellowstone brand because he had “disobeyed” him in the past.

Do Beth and rip marry?

'Yellowstone' Season 4 Episode 10: Beth and Rip's marriage brings fans to tears. The Season 4 finale of 'Yellowstone' saw one of the happiest moments in the life of Beth Dutton (Kelly Reilly) and Rip Wheeler (Cole Hauser) when the love birds finally said 'I do'.

Did Elsa meet Sam heaven?

With one final piece of narration, Elsa explains that she is now in Heaven and we see her reunite with her Comanche husband, Sam, after the pair got married in episode 8. The pair are overjoyed to see one another and they gallop off into the sunset across the picturesque Great Plains.

Where is Elsa buried in Yellowstone?

Elsa Dutton dies in her father's arms

During Elsa's final moments, James takes his daughter to an open area and they rest by a very specific tree — a tree that "Yellowstone" fans quickly recognized (via Twitter). "This is the spot," she tells her father.

What happens to Elsa Dutton?

At the end of 1883 season 1, Elsa finally succumbs to the infection and dies. Elsa's last wish was for her to pick where she'll be buried, and James and Margaret decide to settle whichever land Elsa chooses – the birth of the Yellowstone Dutton Ranch.

How old was Beth when she got pregnant on Yellowstone?

The third season episode titled 'Cowboys and Dreamers' shows how Beth was about fifteen years old when she became pregnant.

Does Rip find out Beth was pregnant?

She's referring of course to the pregnancy when she was younger that ended when Jamie took her to the clinic that left her unable to conceive. Reilly pointed out, “Rip also doesn't know she was pregnant with his child.”

What happened to Beth Dutton's mother?

A flashback to 1997 shows Evelyn went riding with two of her children, Beth and Kayce. During a moment of Beth's hesitation, Evelyn was bucked off her horse. One of the horses fell over and crushed her. Though she did not succumb immediately, Evelyn died within a few hours.