April 29, 1934 – In a hail of gunfire, two notorious escapees from San Quentin prison met their untimely demise in Victorville, California. Wanda T. Stewart, 29, and Walter H. Wyeth, 40, were considered among the most desperate of convicts, rivaling the infamous John Dillinger in notoriety. Their violent crime spree came to a swift end on Thursday, April 26, when they were cornered by a hastily assembled posse of four brave men, including Deputy Sheriff R. Stanley Sneldiger and three deputized civilians: Lou Miller, M.M. Black, and Carl.
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Key Facts
- State: California
- Category: Violent Crime
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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