January 1888. Apache County (AZ) Sheriff Commodore Perry Owens arrested Ike
Clanton Gang member Kid Swingle and was transporting him by train from Texas to
Arizona.
Just outside the town of Toyah, Owens left the prisoner alone and went to wash
his face. Swingle took the opportunity to pick his handcuffs and jump off the train,
which was going about 30 miles per hour.
Owens claim
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