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Henry Plummer (c. 1832–1864) was a prospector, lawman, and outlaw in the American West in the 1850s and 1860s, who was known to have killed several men. He was elected sheriff of what was then Bannack, Idaho Territory, in 1863 and served until 1864, during which period he was accused of being the leader of a "road agent" gang of outlaws known as the "Innocents," who preyed on shipments from ...
The Innocents were an alleged gang of outlaw road agents in Montana Territory who operated during the gold rush of the 1860s, preying on shipments and travelers carrying gold from Virginia City, Montana. According to the early chronicler Thomas Dimsdale, the gang attempted to steal gold while it was being transported; they killed many travelers ...
1907 Painting by John W. Norton of Henry Plummer's gang holding up and robbing a stagecoach [8]. In a region where valuable gold was plentiful, transportation was insecure and effective law and order was lacking, travelers became easy prey for robbers.
A lost 'Treasure' "Treasure's mom named her that, because I think she knew she was going to be special and she really was. Treasure was a beautiful person. She had her goofy side, and then she did ...
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He was gunned down shortly thereafter together with his associates, and as they did not disclose the location of the stash to anyone, the burial spot remains unknown. Treasure hunters still dig around for the loot to this day, although its existence has never been confirmed outside of gang lore. [27] [28] Royal Casket: Confirmed 1939
Walters was convicted of his crimes, and sentenced to life in prison.Wells Fargo never recovered the stolen loot, which led to the legend. Walters was released from prison in 1917, and although it is not known for certain, he is believed to have never returned to Solomonville, possibly because there was, in reality, no "lost treasure" to recover.
Staff at a thrift shop located in Wyoming found a police docket from 1904, which documented historical crimes. The discovery of the leather book is said to hold "a wealth of history."