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Jesse Woodson James, a notorious outlaw, met his end on April 3, 1882, in Saint Joseph, Missouri. At the age of 34, Jesse was living under the assumed name of Tom Howard with his wife and two children. His death was orchestrated by Robert "Bob" Ford, a member of the James gang, who sought to claim the $10,000 reward offered by Governor Tom Crittenden for Jesse's capture, dead or alive. On that fateful day, Jesse was reportedly standing on a chair to straighten a picture in his home when Bob Ford ...Read More
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Jesse Woodson James
Male
White / Caucasian
Saint-joseph
MO
1882-04-03
34
Jesse
Woodson James
11/28/2025
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It's truly unsettling to think about the role that the Patee House played right after Jesse James's ... ...Read More
11/13/2024
11/13/2024
Hey everyone, I'm new here but I've been fascinated by the life and death of Jesse James for a while... ...Read More
01/06/2024
01/06/2024
It's pretty wild how over a century later, Jesse James' life and legacy continue to stir up so much ... ...Read More
12/03/2023
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