Howard Crowley first died as a Marine on the beach at Iwo Jima. After becoming Immortal, and being mentored by Wayne Guthrie in the ways of The Immortals, Crowley's strategy was to settle in small towns, often as Sheriff, to search out and challenge local Immortals. Believing him to be innocent, Powell decided to take Atkins back to Seacouver. Knowing his position was at risk, Crowley used his mob to attack Powell and Atkins and attempted to lynch the latter. Crowley's plan backfired, however, when Duncan, saved Powell and Atkins, and his wrath fell upon Crowley.