Jailer Burkman
Named in 4 stories. Back to all names
- Apr 18, 1895The Deputy Who Outdrew Tom BlanckWounded in the wrist and neck, John Shepich recounts the railroad-track shootout near Kent—and insists that the fatal bullet was his alone.Kent, WA
- Apr 28, 1895The Widow, the Prisoner, and a Near-Miss on Yesler HillMrs. Harry L. Fraser demanded to face Paul Page, the man accused of killing her husband in a Northern Hotel barroom—while Page was being arraigned a few blocks away.Seattle, WA
- May 6, 1895The Forger Who Called Himself 'Apache George' Dies in the County JailGeorge Wendelin, a smooth-talking check passer who left Seattle firms holding worthless paper, is struck down by apoplexy before his case can go further.King County Jail, Seattle, WA
- Jun 1, 1895The Real-Estate Man Who Talked to His Dead WivesA Seattle real-estate operator was committed to Steilacoom after a court found him insane—convinced he could commune with his dead wives and that enemies were trying to poison him with chicken lice and smallpox germs.Seattle, WA