John Dryden
Named in 5 stories. Back to all names
- May 28, 1893The Shack at the Foot of BlanchardAfter arresting three burglars, detectives discover a cache of stolen goods in a North Seattle shanty, linking the suspects to a series of housebreaking crimes.Seattle, WA
- Oct 12, 1893A Desperate Escape from the Northern PacificA convicted burglar leaps from a speeding train to freedom, only to be found hiding inside a hollowed-out log.Green River, Palmer, WA
- Nov 27, 1893The Jailbreak of John DrydenA notorious burglar exploits a local jail's lax security by disguising himself as a visiting evangelist to walk out the front door.Seattle, WA
- Nov 28, 1893The Jail-Breaking Charlatan of SeattleA notorious criminal uses a fake pardon and a religious disguise to walk right out of the county jail.King County Jail, Seattle, WA
- Dec 17, 1893The Desperate Train Break to Walla WallaA convicted prisoner attempts to escape his guards while being transported to the state penitentiary, triggering a tense standoff on a moving train.Ellensburg, WA