The Virginian (1962)

S04E12 The Laramie Road

Two vagrants murder Ev Clinchy's wife, igniting a fierce anger in Ev and his companion Hezekiah, who are determined to exact vengeance. The sheriff intervenes to maintain order, but his death shifts the responsibility onto Ryker. Now, he must safeguard the two men from the wrath of his friends who are bent on lynching them before they can stand trial.