Joaquin- Hero, Villiam or Myth?

Author compares the many versions in particular of the origin of Joaquin, his real name, who he accomplices were and how long his spree went on. The author states that the most solid records are thos of contemporaries in particular when those contemporary stories match. The article concludes with a listing of what is likely fact and fiction about the story of Joaquin.
Creator: Remi Nadeau
Source: WEstways
Date: 1963-01
Type: MAGAZINE
Coverage:
  • Northern California
  • 1850s
Identifier: FE-BEN-Murrieta-51

Collection

Faye Ellis Collection

Citation

Nadeau, Remi. “Joaquin- Hero, Villiam or Myth?.” WEstways. 1963-01. SCPL Local History. https://history.santacruzpl.org/omeka/items/show/137914. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.