 The bodies of Ben Kilpatrick (left) and Ole Hobek in front of the Sanderson depot. | |
| Date | March 13, 1912 |
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| Location | Near Sanderson, Texas, USA |
| Also known as | Sanderson Train Robbery |
| Participants | Ben Kilpatrick |
| Deaths | 2 |
The Baxter's Curve Train Robbery, also known as the Sanderson Train Robbery, occurred in 1912 near the town of Sanderson, Texas. Ben Kilpatrick and his partner, Ole Hobek, attempted to rob a Southern Pacific express car, but they were stopped by one of their hostages, David A. Trousdale, who managed to kill both of the bandits.[1]
- ^ "Baxter's Curve The Last Train Robbery in Terrell County". Bill Hawn. Archived from the original on December 3, 2013. Retrieved August 27, 2012.