“Muff Lawler, the Squealer”
Description
Muff Lawler, a member of the Molly Maguires, is accused (of murder). Rather than face the consequences, he offers to turn informant if he can be protected from the remaining Mollies. The deal is struck when the lawyers offer to send him to another county
Notes
The Molly Maguires were an underground group that engaged in terrorist acts against Pennsylvania mine bosses. In their defense, it should be noted that the mine bosses' treatment of their employees also verged on terrorism; the Mollies were just seeking decent conditions. - RBW
Historical references
- 1876 - Conviction of Michael "Muff" Lawler on a charge of murder
References
- Laws E25, "Muff Lawler, the Squealer"
- DT 710, MUFFLAWL
- Roud #2254
- BI, LE25