Robert Widdowfield

Murdered
Case Description
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In August 1878, a gang led by George "Big Nose" Parrott attempted to derail and rob a Union Pacific Railroad train near Como, Wyoming. Their plan was thwarted when railroad workers discovered the tampered tracks, prompting the outlaws to flee toward Elk Mountain.

On August 19, 1878, Carbon County Deputy Sheriff Robert Widdowfield, aged 32, and Union Pacific detective Henry "Tip" Vincent pursued the fleeing gang. They tracked the outlaws to Rattlesnake Canyon at the base of Elk Mountain ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Robert Widdowfield

    Male

    Carbon

    WY

    1878-08-19

    32

    Robert

    Widdowfield

    Yes

    11/26/2024

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    08/17/2023
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    03/28/2023
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    03/02/2023
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