Bill Miner (#512): Billy Miner, the most notorious train robber in British Columbia history, was known as the "Hands Up" robber for using this infamous phrase on his victims.
Watching this once again because these stories are timeless. Bill immortalized them along with himself. A true British Columbian who made many proud to be one too. RIP
Fernie worked for Ernest Pearse and their posse included two native trackers among others. Although he was the most persistent, Fernie did not catch Miner alone. The reward was split among several people.
Interesting story. A few minor details left out. While he was on his second time at San Quentin, he and his cell partner tried to escape. They had gotten ahold of a few tools and were working on their cell door in the old Spanish block. They had it all planned, but another inmate informed the guards. The guards set up an armed watch in another building facing the Spanish Block. On the night they put their plan into action, the two inmates got out of their cell and proceeded towards the stairs. The armed guard shot both of them. The cell partner died, but Bill got shot in the cheek and survived. The Spanish Block was torn down in the 1920's-30's where the Adjustment Center now stands. I love history. After working at the prison for 32 years, I learned quite alot. After many times working in the Adjustment Center, it always amused me that I was within feet of where he was shot. Another detail. This case went to the Marin County Grand Jury because the staff laid in wait for the two to escape. Nothing ever came of it.
Watching this once again because these stories are timeless. Bill immortalized them along with himself. A true British Columbian who made many proud to be one too. RIP
If I were rich I'd pay Colin M a couple of million dollars in gold for uploading these priceless treasures.
Great program. RIP Bill Barlee.
Love this old series. Spurned me on to be the historian I am today!
Loved watching this show in the 80's? As a kid, and still love it.
This episode was 1991
feel the Bern 2020
Fernie worked for Ernest Pearse and their posse included two native trackers among others. Although he was the most persistent, Fernie did not catch Miner alone. The reward was split among several people.
My great grandparents lived in the corner of Fernie Rd and Guerin creek road (used to be Fernie place) in Kamloops for many many years until about ‘95
Interesting story. A few minor details left out. While he was on his second time at San Quentin, he and his cell partner tried to escape. They had gotten ahold of a few tools and were working on their cell door in the old Spanish block. They had it all planned, but another inmate informed the guards. The guards set up an armed watch in another building facing the Spanish Block. On the night they put their plan into action, the two inmates got out of their cell and proceeded towards the stairs. The armed guard shot both of them. The cell partner died, but Bill got shot in the cheek and survived. The Spanish Block was torn down in the 1920's-30's where the Adjustment Center now stands. I love history. After working at the prison for 32 years, I learned quite alot. After many times working in the Adjustment Center, it always amused me that I was within feet of where he was shot. Another detail. This case went to the Marin County Grand Jury because the staff laid in wait for the two to escape. Nothing ever came of it.
Colorful characters, in a colorful time; all looking for color!
thank you for sharing
Our cabin in Princeton wasn't far from Bill Miner's
What is that piano jingle called that they used for the intro music on this show?
Keep 'em coming Colin 🙈
No mention of the bottle of liver pills...shucks!
My wife is his great grand-daughter.
not too bad fer 27 years or so old. very good quality
bill miner was Jack bud, lived to be 106,
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@@Sibes3 It's a load of nonsense. Bill Miner died in prison in Georgia after a botched escape caused him to drink brackish water.
I watch this history and wonder what the future history will play out as purple haired paracetamol and pro non pirates
This guy is my
Im married to his great grand daughter
Fascinating! I remember when this was on tv, and I had little interest in it at the time. Thanks for uploading, Colin M!