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From: "Kat Mutter" <>
Subject: Re: [WAGNER] William Kenneth (Kinnie) Wagner
Date: Thu, 18 Apr 2002 09:46:11 -0700
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Hi Dan,
I came across this newspaper article the other day from another list. I don't know if it's the same 'Kinnie' because the first names are different. You can judge for yourself and hope it helps.
Kat


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Rochester, Monroe, NY
Democrat & Chronicle
Aug 20, 1926

ESCAPED KILLER, TIRED OF BEING PURSUED,
QUIETLY SURRENDERS TO WOMAN AFTER OUTWITTING POSSES

Texarkana, Ark., Aug 19 - (By the Associated Press) -
Carl "Kinnie" WAGNER, 23, alleged slayer of six men, is in custody to-day
after quietly surrendering himself yesterday to Sheriff Lillie BARBER, woman
executive of Miller county.

"I'm tired of being hunted." WAGNER said. "I don't want to dodge people any
more."
Posses had been searching for the notorious gunman since Tuesday as the
result of his latest shooting escapade. On that day he is alleged to have
fatally shot Sam and Will CARPER and wounded Bob CARPER on a farm near
Texarkana. WAGNER, formerly an expert rifle and pistol performer with a
circus, declared: I would have gotten Bob, but it was so dark I couldn't see
to shoot straight."

The prisoner is wanted at Kingsport, Tenn., for slaying two officers and
wounding a third in April, 1925. He had been sentenced to die in the electric
chair for this act and was in jail pending an appeal from the sentence when
he led other prisoners in a jail delivery and escaped.

In Mississippi, WAGNER is wanted in connection with the deaths of two
officers who attempted to prevent him from breaking out of a jail.
"I have never been arrested for stealing or been in jail on any other charge
except killing." WAGNER told Sheriff BARBER.

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----- Original Message -----
From: Dan Tate
To:
Sent: Thursday, April 18, 2002 4:02 AM
Subject: [WAGNER] William Kenneth (Kinnie) Wagner


Hello Wagner List,

I am new to this list, hope this post goes ok.
Does anyone have any information to share regarding Kinnie Wagner, the VA/TN/MISS outlaw from the 1920's?
I would appreciate hearing from anyone that might know the location of his memorial or have copies of any wanted posters ...or any information re: this person.
My Grandmother was Dora May Penley, b. 1895 in Scott Co., VA, a cousin of Kinnie Wagner.
Thanks! my email address is:

Dan TATE


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