Rough & Messy Justice: A Train Heist, Murder & Misdeeds (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781990735660)

Rough & Messy Justice vividly portrays Alberta's Crowsnest Pass of 1920, a rugged Rocky Mountain region shaped by its mining economy and diverse culture. An armed CPR train robbery spirals into a deadly shootout at the Bellevue Caf?, where police clash with Russian outlaws fresh from Montana's mines. A surviving bandit escapes, triggering a relentless manhunt. When captured, his trial becomes a spectacle marred by overt racism in the press, law enforcement cover-ups, and a judge and jury riddled with bias. With a weak defence lawyer, unreliable witnesses, and critical legal missteps, the proceedings lead to a tragic execution. This gripping true crime account exposes systemic corruption, racial prejudice, and the fatal flaws in Canada's early justice system. By confronting these injustices, Rough & Messy Justice challenges assumptions about fairness and equality under the law, offering an exploration of historical crime and consequence.

Author: W. Keith Regular
ISBN-10: 1990735665
ISBN-13: 9781990735660
Publisher: Durvile
Language: English
Published: 05/01/2025
Pages: 256
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.05lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.75d