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Killing of Jesse James
- When
- April 3, 1882
- Where
- James's home at 1318 Lafayette
Robert Ford shot Jesse James in the back of the head at James's home in St. Joseph, Missouri, on April 3, 1882.
After eating breakfast, the Fords and James went into the living room before traveling to Platte City for a robbery. James was killed at his home, originally located at 1318 Lafayette. Ford hoped to collect a reward on James' head and a promised amnesty for his previous crimes.
Sources
- Jesse James Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-13
- St. Joseph, Missouri Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-30
- Robert Ford (outlaw) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-12
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