Michael Howe
1787–1818Michael Howe escaped custody, joined bushrangers, and killed two gang members at midnight.
Particulars
Michael Howe pleaded ill-health and was permitted to walk to a doctor accompanied by a constable. He walked ahead, the constable was distracted, and Howe escaped.
He then joined a group of bushrangers, rose to leader, and at midnight while two members slept, Howe cut the throat of one and clubbed the other's head with his gun stock.
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