Episode 3 of 3

Trial and Acquittal

When
August-September 1888
Where
Wallowa County
Part of
Hells Canyon massacre of Chinese miners

Gang members were arraigned in August 1888 and acquitted in September 1888. No one was held accountable.

The trio were arraigned on August 28, 1888, and pleaded not guilty. A jury found the three men not guilty on September 1, 1888, following a short trial. Only 10 bodies were identified in February 1888.

Sources

  1. Chinese Massacre Cove Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-29

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