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Bold Highwaymen End Frightful Texas Crime Spree
Frank Scott jailed for life while Pitts and Yeager were convicted of U S Mail robbery. A chase ended with a cave discovery and a shootout on a San Antonio to Austin train. Pitts died in custody. Yeager escaped. Harris disappeared amid a web of thefts and betrayal.
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Frank Scott
Pitts
Yeager
U. S
Pitt’s
Yerger
San Antonio
U. S. Marshall Gossling
Austin
Crown
Harris
Scott’s
Cott’s
Brannon
Bexar County
Young Scott
Scott
Har
Risher
Crown Place
Offi
Miss Yeager
Marshall Gossling
Mrs. Crown
Ficeers
Tat Yeager