Former ‘Ultimate Cowboy Showdown’ Contestant Sentenced to 10 Years for Maiming Attack
Ethan Treadwell, a former contestant on "Ultimate Cowboy Showdown," has been sentenced to 10 years in prison, with the possibility of more, for maiming 73-year-old William Halbert Hicks Jr. in Oklahoma. The attack, which stemmed from a financial dispute over…
Kansas City, MO, August 7, 2026 —
Ethan Treadwell, a former contestant on the reality television show “Ultimate Cowboy Showdown,” has received a 10-year prison sentence for a violent attack that left a 73-year-old man with severe injuries. The sentence, handed down in Oklahoma, also includes the possibility of additional prison time.
The incident involved William Halbert Hicks Jr., who suffered traumatic brain injuries as a result of the assault. According to reports, the dispute that led to the attack was financial, specifically related to a land lease agreement.
Treadwell was initially charged with aggravated assault and battery. However, he subsequently pleaded guilty to the charge of maiming. The details surrounding the specifics of the maiming were not fully elaborated upon, but the severity of Hicks’ injuries, including traumatic brain injuries, has been noted.
The legal proceedings and sentencing mark the conclusion of a case stemming from a personal dispute that escalated to physical violence. The court’s decision reflects the gravity of the injuries sustained by Hicks.
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