Legends of the Old West PINKERTONS Ep. 6 | “Charlie Siringo: The Wild Bunch”
Aug 27, 2025
Dive into the thrilling world of Charlie Siringo, a Pinkerton agent on a relentless chase for the notorious Wild Bunch, led by Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. Discover the intense challenges he faced during train robberies and the dark escapades of outlaw Harvey Logan. Uncover the chaos of local feuds and desperate kidnappings in the Appalachian Mountains, as Siringo navigates loyalty and conflict in his pursuit of justice. Get ready for high-stakes adventure and rich tales from the Old West!
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Dramatic Wilcox Train Robbery
- In June 1899, five masked men stopped the Overland Flyer and used dynamite to blow open the mail and express cars. The robbers escaped with about $50,000 in cash and gold, roughly $2 million today.
How The Wild Bunch Operated
- The Wild Bunch formed around Butch Cassidy and specialized in high-reward crimes like train robberies. Their mix of charm, skill, and ruthless members made them one of the era's most effective gangs.
Undercover Prospectors In Utah
- Pinkerton agent Charlie Siringo paired with Billy Sayles and rode to Utah to follow leads about the Wilcox robbers. They posed as prospectors and faced suspicion from locals, including Sheriff C.W. Allred's posse in Price.
