Missouri History Today December 18, 1953: Couple Executed For Ransom Scheme-Turned-Murder
Missouri History Today December 18, 1953: Couple Executed For Ransom Scheme-Turned-Murder
Missouri History Today November 16, 1905: St. Louis’s First Getaway Car Heist
Missouri History Today November 16, 1905: St. Louis's First Getaway Car Heist
The Death of Tina Isa
On November 6, 1989, Tina Isa was stabbed to death by her father saying, “Die my daughter, die,” while her mother held her arms.
December 24, 1881
Jolly old Jesse James dressed as Santa Claus for his two children, Jesse Jr., age 6, and Mary, age 2. It was to be Jesse's last Christmas.
December 17, 1931
C.C. McCallon’s clothing store in West Plains was robbed by Ma Barker’s gang. It was noted that they took over $2,000 worth of clothing and only the latest fashions.
December 11, 1919
Robert Pankey of Eldorado Springs was a model youth. He was said to never swear, smoke, or touch liquor. But, on this day, he held up the Bank of Washburn and took $12,850.
November 29, 1918
This date in Missouri history: They had a pie supper at the Perkins School in Manes, Mo. The 21-year-old teacher, Joe Todd, was shot clean through. There was no suspect; the teacher recovered.