Bungled robbery-murder was solved ‘CSI’-style

Bungled robbery-murder was solved ‘CSI’-style

Author: www.offbeatoregon.com (finn @ offbeatoregon.com) September 16, 2025 Duration: 8:52
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College professor's forensic investigation fingered the DeAutremont Brothers in the brutal robbery; after a years-long manhunt, and more than 2 million “wanted” posters, they were caught. But we still don't know the full story. (Siskiyou Pass, Jackson County; 1920s) (For text and pictures, see https://offbeatoregon.com/1701b.part2-deautremont-train-rob-manhunt-425.html)

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