Just a few years after the Civil War, The Reno Gang began setting the standard for what Hollywood Westerns have long and lovingly portrayed: notorious train robberies. In 1868, in Indiana--of all places--The Reno Brothers made off with the then-staggering sum of $96,000 in one of their early stick ups. But what followed is perhaps even more dramatic and surprising. I won't spoil it. Read the piece. You'll also be intrigued that Elvis makes an appearance.
Just a few years after the Civil War, The Reno Gang began setting the standard for what Hollywood Westerns have long and lovingly portrayed: notorious train robberies. In 1868, in Indiana--of all places--The Reno Brothers made off with the then-staggering sum of $96,000 in one of their early stick ups. But what followed is perhaps even more dramatic and surprising. I won't spoil it. Read the piece. You'll also be intrigued that Elvis makes an appearance.
Could have been titled "Hang Me Tender."
It seems they didn't have much time to enjoy the money, they just liked the thrill of the theft itself.
Absolutely: Live fast, die young - preferably, though, without getting your neck stretched.
Just pay off the lynch mob?
Money would not be as much fun.