Stirring Tales of the Golden Trail

Harry Love did not chase the leader as he was not on his horse when the group jumped on their horses bareback and took off. another man in the rangers had a rifle and was able to take the fatal shot. One man in group escaped. Three fingered Jack was killed by Harry Love according to the article. This article assumes that Joaquin Murrietta was indeed captured by the rangers.
Source: SF Examiner
Date: 1939-07-30
Type: NEWS
Coverage:
  • California
  • 1850s
  • 1930s
Identifier: FE-BEN-Murrieta-20

Citation

“Stirring Tales of the Golden Trail.” SF Examiner. 1939-07-30. SCPL Local History. https://history.santacruzpl.org/omeka/items/show/137904. Accessed 24 Jan. 2026.