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The Pinkerton Detective Agency | The Public Eye | 3
May 22, 2024
Explore the Pinkerton Detective Agency's pursuit of notorious outlaws like Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, their involvement with the Western Federation of Miners, and the evolution of their investigative methods. Dive into the mystery of missing gold on a steamship, and discover how the Agency faced congressional scrutiny and transformed into a global security force.
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- Pinkerton Detective Agency transitioned from anti-labor to modern security services, facing public scrutiny and evolving over time.
- James McParland's role in capturing Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, and the Pinkerton's interrogation methods under scrutiny during a national trial.
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The Pursuit of Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid
In the late 1800s, Pinkerton Detectives and other law enforcement officers chased down notorious bank robbers Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, culminating in a manhunt across multiple states. The Pinkertons, led by James McParland, were hired to capture the outlaws responsible for a train robbery in Wilcox, Wyoming, that netted $50,000. Despite relentless pursuits, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid managed to evade capture for several years, eventually fleeing to South America in 1901.
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