Home > Transportation > Trains
chris, evans, american, train, robber
Poster Prints from Mary Evans Picture Library
chris, evans, american, train, robber
Chris Evans, American train robber, who worked with the Sontag brothers; he was caught and imprisoned in 1894. Date: 19th Century
Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries
Media ID 7186253
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10513831
Bandit Bandits Brothers Chris Crime Crimes Criminal Criminals Evans Imprisoned Jail Outlaw Outlaws Prison Robber Sontag
EDITORS COMMENTS
This intriguing photograph captures the notorious figure of Chris Evans, an American train robber who made headlines in the late 19th century. Evans was a member of the notorious Sontag brothers gang, a group of outlaws who terrorized railways across the Midwest and Southwestern United States during the late 1800s. The image shows a young and rugged Chris Evans, with a determined look in his eyes, as he sits in the dimly lit confines of a prison cell. The bars of the cell window are visible behind him, a stark reminder of his new home. Evans was caught by law enforcement in 1894, following a daring train robbery in which the gang made off with a significant haul of cash and valuables. The Sontag brothers gang was known for their audacious train robberies, often striking at night and making their escape before the authorities could respond. However, their luck ran out when they were finally cornered by a posse of determined lawmen. Evans and his brothers were eventually captured and brought to justice, with Chris receiving a lengthy prison sentence. This photograph provides a rare glimpse into the life of a notorious American outlaw, a man who lived by the code of the wild west and paid the price for his criminal exploits. The image serves as a reminder of a bygone era, when the open road and the promise of adventure beckoned to those who were willing to take risks and live on the edge of the law.
MADE IN THE USA
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
FREE COLORIZATION SERVICE
You can choose advanced AI Colorization for this picture at no extra charge!
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Cart.
