
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 |

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