“The Fate of Harry Young”
Description
Harry Young murders the city marshal of Randolph, Missouri and escapes. Cornered, he kills six policemen and flees to Texas. Taken at last, he is returned to Springfield, Missouri for trial
Notes
The final days of Harry Young were eventful. Having killed the six policemen in a shootout at the family farmhouse, Harry and his brother Jennings fled to Texas (the home state of Harry's new bride). Captured in Houston, the brothers killed themselves (apparently on the advice of their mother, who was herself in prison in Missouri). - RBW
Historical references
- Jan 2, 1932 - Harry and Jennings Young kill six policemen who are on Harry's trail
References
- Randolph 172, "The Fate of Harry Young" (1 fragment)
- Roud #5488
- BI, R172