Bizarre Tri-Cities

By: Laura Wright

He was called the Appalachian Houdini, a fugitive who could slip through iron bars and vanish into the hills like smoke. A circus worker turned notorious outlaw, Kinnie Wagner's name became legend-a ruthless "cop killer" whose myths rivaled the mobsters of the era. But behind the headlines and tall tales was a life of poverty, betrayal, and desperate survival. From backroad gunfights to high-profile jailbreaks, Wagner lived on the edge of the law-and often beyond it. But when the authorities wanted more than justice, when the corruption ran deeper than any prison cell, Wagner made the only choice left to him. He ran. Was he a criminal, a folk hero, or something in between? In this gripping true story, uncover the dark, untamed heart of one of history's most elusive outlaws-a man who defied the law, the legends, and even fate itself. For fans of true crime, outlaw history, and the untold stories of the American South. ¿¿¿

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1967310025
• ISBN13: 9781967310029
• Release Date: April 2025
• Publisher: Machen Society Press
• Length: 398 Pages
• Dimensions: 10.0" x 0.9" x 7.0"