The Bloody Century 2

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53. Murder Among the Whyos, Part 2

Confusion surrounds the death of Dan Lyons, leader of the Whyos gang in 1887—most modern accounts say he was executed for murdering a popular amateur athlete, but in fact, he was shot to death by an angry saloonkeeper. Either way, murder led to the demise of the Whyos.

Date: July 5, 1887,August 18, 1887
Location: New York, New York
Victims: Joseph Quinn, Daniel Lyons
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Accused: Daniel Lyons, Daniel Murphy
Daniel M. Lyons (burglar)
Daniel M. Lyons (burglar)
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