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  1. The Sheriff’s Bold Stand Against Mob Rule

    A newly minted newspaper editor-sheriff argues that local complicity, not just law enforcement failures, fuels vigilante violence in Washington.

    Feb 2, 1898Adams County NewsWhitman County Courthouse, ColfaxCity Hall

  2. Secret of the Palouse River

    A grisly discovery of blood-stained shirts and Spanish documents suggests a cold case murder.

    Feb 9, 1898Adams County NewsPalouse River, Colfax, Whitman CountyTrue Crime

  3. The Gallows at Colfax

    A thousand spectators crowded the streets and hillsides to witness the final penalty for a murder in Whitman County.

    Mar 30, 1898Adams County NewsWhitman County Courthouse, ColfaxTrue Crime

  4. The Hanging of John Leonard

    A thousand spectators gathered at the Whitman County courthouse to witness the execution of a man who claimed innocence to his final breath.

    Mar 30, 1898Adams County NewsWhitman County Courthouse, ColfaxTrue Crime

  5. The Pioneer’s Last Gold Rush

    A 59-year-old bachelor leaves his farm near Pendleton to gamble on the Klondike, heading out from Colfax with a massive pack train.

    Apr 6, 1898Adams County NewsColfax, Whitman CountyLocal Legends

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