Byron McElroy — 3:10 to Yuma Character Profile

About Byron McElroy

Pinkerton Agent and the sole survivor of a stagecoach robbery. After recovering, he joins the posse tasked with transporting Ben Wade. His insults toward Wade mother lead to him being thrown off a cliff and killed.

Character Facts

Played by

Peter Fonda

Appears in

3:10 to Yuma (2007)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (3)

• Byron McElroy — Alliance Rescuer And Ally — Dan Evans (Christian Bale)

  Dan's intervention enables McElroy to join the escort posse.

  After the stagecoach robbery, Dan rescues the surviving McElroy and brings him to Doc Potter for treatment.

• Byron McElroy — Power Captive And Captor — Ben Wade (Russell Crowe)

  Their relationship is defined by custody, provocation, and lethal retaliation.

  McElroy joins the posse escorting Wade, provokes him, and is thrown off a cliff after insulting Wade's mother.

• Byron McElroy — Professional Posse Commander — Grayson Butterfield (Dallas Roberts)

  Butterfield places McElroy within the official escort operation.

  Butterfield hires McElroy as part of the posse assigned to transport Wade.

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