The Mexican countryside was left in flames and the stench of death hung heavy in the air after a notorious gang of Mexican bandits descended upon Lower California, unleashing a reign of terror on the unsuspecting townsfolk. The marauders, who had been terrorizing the region for months, struck on Saturday, March 14, 1914, leaving a trail of destruction and death in their wake.
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Key Facts
- State: California
- Category: Violent Crime
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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