Episode 2 of 3
Initial Investigation and Confessions
- When
- 1887-1891
- Where
- Wallowa County
Initial investigations blamed rival Chinese miners. Frank Vaughn confessed in 1888, leading to indictments. Robert McMillan made a deathbed confession in 1891.
A July 1887 article concluded Chinese miners were murdered by rivals. Frank Vaughn confessed in 1888, leading to the indictment of six gang members on March 23, 1888. Robert McMillan died in 1888 and made a deathbed confession published in 1891.
Sources
- Chinese Massacre Cove Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-29
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