Bitter End for the Notorious Fleagle: Notorious Outlaw Brought to Justice After Two-Year Manhunt

A notorious outlaw, Jake Fleagle, long on the run for his role in a brazen bank robbery in Lamar, Colorado, on May 23, 1912, that left four men dead, may soon meet his maker after a bloody confrontation in the Missouri Ozarks. The notorious bandit was wounded in a shootout with two Kansas City detectives, Lieutenant E.L. Nelson and Ollie V. King, in the resort town of Branson, Missouri, on October 14, 1930.

According to a telegram sent by the detectives to police headquarters, they had received reliable information that Fleagle was in the area and tracked him down to a train station. As they watched, Fleagle attempted to draw a pistol, but was quickly subdued by the officers. Witnesses described the scene as chaotic, with Fleagle struggling against his captors.

The detectives were part of a team that included E.H. Klein, a postal inspector from Los Angeles, and Lieutenant Lloyd of the Los Angeles Police Department. Together, they had been on the hunt for Fleagle for months, following a string of bank robberies and violent crimes across the Midwest.

Fleagle’s capture is a major victory for law enforcement, who had been searching for him for over two years. His gang’s brazen heist in Lamar, Colorado, was one of the most infamous crimes of the era, and Fleagle’s subsequent flight had made him a folk hero of sorts among some in the underworld.

However, the outlaw’s time on the run is now coming to an end. With his wounds likely to be fatal, Fleagle may soon face justice for his crimes. The people of Lamar, Colorado, and the entire nation will be watching to see what becomes of this notorious outlaw.

The capture of Jake Fleagle is a testament to the dedication and bravery of law enforcement officers who worked tirelessly to bring him to justice. It’s a story that will be remembered for years to come, and a reminder that no matter how brazen the crime, justice will ultimately prevail.