Ben Kilpatrick

He was released from prison in June 1911.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Ben Kilpatrick and the last full sized train robbery in Texas, Sanderson, 1912.|url=http://www.texasescapes.com/FEATURES/Arthur_Soule/Ben_Kilpatrick_Texas_train_robberies.htm|access-date=2021-06-28|website=www.texasescapes.com}}</ref> On March 12, 1912, Kilpatrick and outlaw Ole Hobek were killed while robbing a train near [[Sanderson, Texas]]. The duo is thought to have participated in several [[Train robbery|train robberies]] outside of Memphis in November 1911 and February 1912, as well as other small robberies in [[West Texas]].{{Citation needed|date=February 2013}}

He was released from prison in June 1911.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Ben Kilpatrick and the last full sized train robbery in Texas, Sanderson, 1912.|url=http://www.texasescapes.com/FEATURES/Arthur_Soule/Ben_Kilpatrick_Texas_train_robberies.htm|access-date=2021-06-28|website=www.texasescapes.com}}</ref> On March 12, 1912, Kilpatrick and outlaw Ole Hobek were killed while robbing a train near [[Sanderson, Texas]]. The duo is thought to have participated in several [[Train robbery|train robberies]] outside of Memphis in November 1911 and February 1912, as well as other small robberies in [[West Texas]].{{Citation needed|date=February 2013}}

In March 1912, Kilpatrick boarded a [[Southern Pacific Express]] train near Sanderson, Texas, alongside a former inmate whom he had befriended. Attempting a robbery, Kilpatrick held up the express messenger, David Trousdale, in the [[Wells Fargo]] baggage and mail car. While Kilpatrick looted the safe and any other valuables he could find, Trousdale managed to hide an ice mallet underneath the back of his jacket. Trousdale then told Kilpatrick that there was a valuable package lying on the ground. Kilpatrick rested his rifle against his leg while he leaned over to pick up the package. As he did, Trousdale pulled the mallet from beneath his coat and struck Kilpatrick three times in the back of the neck and head. Kilpatrick died instantly<ref>{{Cite web|title=Ice Mallet used to Kill Outlaw Ben Kilpatrick|url=https://www.oldwestevents.com/highlights/2019/1/11/ice-mallet-used-to-kill-outlaw-ben-kilpatrick|access-date=2021-06-28|website=Old West Events|date=11 January 2019 |language=en-US}}</ref> of a broken neck and crushed skull. The beating with the mallet was so brutal that Kilpatrick’s brains stained the walls of the car.{{cn|date=January 2024}}

In March 1912, Kilpatrick boarded a [[Southern Pacific Express]] train near Sanderson, Texas, alongside a former inmate whom he had befriended. Attempting a robbery, Kilpatrick held up the express messenger, David Trousdale, in the [[Wells Fargo]] baggage and mail car. While Kilpatrick looted the safe and any other valuables he could find, Trousdale managed to hide an ice mallet underneath the back of his jacket. Trousdale then told Kilpatrick that there was a valuable package lying on the ground. Kilpatrick rested his rifle against his leg while he leaned over to pick up the package. As he did, Trousdale pulled the mallet from beneath his coat and struck Kilpatrick three times in the back of the neck and head. Kilpatrick died instantly<ref>{{Cite web|title=Ice Mallet used to Kill Outlaw Ben Kilpatrick|url=https://www.oldwestevents.com/highlights/2019/1/11/ice-mallet-used-to-kill-outlaw-ben-kilpatrick|access-date=2021-06-28|website=Old West Events|date=11 January 2019 |language=en-US}}</ref> of a broken neck and crushed skull. The beating with the mallet was so brutal that Kilpatrick’s brains stained the walls of the car.{{cn|date=January 2024}}

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