You can tell very quickly if you are reading something about Jim Vance that was written by a “feud story” writer and not a historian. Feud story writers always include accusations of criminality against Vance. All of the accusations originated AFTER Vance was murdered.
The posthumous criminal accusations all originated with the men who raised and led the gang that murdered Vance. None of the feud story writers ever produces any real evidence of any of the purported criminal activity.
On the other hand,, feud story writers NEVER mention ANY of the salient facts about James Vance.
This story can be read in my book, “Lies, Damned Lies, and Feud Tales.” https://tinyurl.com/ycqlg3oy