This massacre was committed by Mormons in Utah between 9/7 and 9/11/1857!
"... The leaders of the militia, wanting to give the impression of tribal hostilities, persuaded Southern Paiutes to join with a larger party of militiamen disguised as Native Americans in an attack. During the militia's first assault on the wagon train, the emigrants fought back, and a five-day siege ensued. ..."
"On Sept. 11, 1857, Mormon militiamen, under a flag of truce, slaughtered 120 men, women and children in a wagon train traveling from Arkansas to California.
The Mountain Meadows Massacre, about 30 miles north of St. George, stands as the bloodiest stain on Mormon history.
“What was done here long ago by members of our church represents a terrible and inexcusable departure from Christian teaching and conduct,” apostle Henry B. Eyring stated during a 2007 visit to the southwestern Utah site. “We cannot change what happened, but we can remember and honor those who were killed here.”
John D. Lee was the only person ever convicted and put to death for his part in the carnage. He was executed March 23, 1877, by a firing squad at the site."
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