Pilar Perez person
also known as: Pilar, Pilar Perez, Perez
Summary: A Mexican man who fatally shot Deputy Sheriff Hall and was convicted of murder in the first degree.
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acknowledged_killing
cited from Silver City Enterprise — 1888-1890 (full OCR, Internet Archive) — 1888-07-06 (1888)
and
recognized him. The frightened fellow had
saved $100 and concluded to use it in fleeing
to California. However, the colored man gave
a deputy sheriff proper information. It was
arranged to invite Pilar to a baile and while
he was there …
arrested_for
killing of Hall
cited from elopement of the girl… (1888)and
recognized him. The frightened fellow had
saved $100 and concluded to use it in fleeing
to California. However, the colored man gave
a deputy sheriff proper information. It was
arranged to invite Pilar to a baile and while
he was there …
kidnapping a Mexican girl on the Mimbres
cited from The writer has seen a good many tough… (1891)turned back by Campbell’s orders. The killing
of Kid Lewis and the capture of Heath and his
gang scattered the rustlers. Big Dave was killed
somewhere in Arizona, and several others run
out of the country. Shoot-em-up Dick was killed
on th…
unknown crime— 1885
cited from In 1886 a party of Mexicans had a fight… (1888)In 1886 a party of Mexicans had a fight
on the Mimbres, abducted a little girl, wounded
her brother in the leg so that he died long
afterward, were pursued to Santa Rita, killed
one of the followers and fled. Wm. Courtney
telegraphed from Fort …
murder of Deputy Sheriff Hall— 1886
cited from Silver City Enterprise — 1888-1890 (full OCR, Internet Archive) — 1888-06-08 (1888) · +1 morer horses in Jackson’s pasture,
and they disappeared. Jackson says that
Frazier’s son-in-law got away with the horses.
Yv^hile public opinion, so far as one hears it
expressed about town, holds that Frazier was
a bad man, it also condemns the…
murder of Hall
cited from elopement of the girl… (1888)elopement of the girl. The officer had been
notified and had gone on a trip to intercept the
shooting party. Not finding them he was re-
turning to Silver City, and was just above town
when he encountered Pilar and the girl and rode
along wit…
arrested_in
cited from Silver City Enterprise — 1888-1890 (full OCR, Internet Archive) — 1888-07-06 (1888) · +1 more
that no
extensive account will here be given.
Pilar and his sweetheart were coming to
Silver City, on the Pinos Altos road, when they
were overtaken by Hall. Pilar and other Mexi-
cans had engaged in a fatal shooting affray on
the Mimbres …
arrived_in
cited from Pilar and his sweetheart were coming to… (1888)
that no
extensive account will here be given.
Pilar and his sweetheart were coming to
Silver City, on the Pinos Altos road, when they
were overtaken by Hall. Pilar and other Mexi-
cans had engaged in a fatal shooting affray on
the Mimbres …
charged_with
murder at Santa Rita
cited from The practice of carrying fire arms on the… (1888)d
sat and smoked as contentedly as though he
were in a rocking chair. When the horse ceased
to pitch the money was turned over and most
of the boys took their straight. As the rider
drained his poison, he quietly remarked, “Well,
I though…
murder in the first degree
cited from In 1886 a party of Mexicans had a fight… (1888)In 1886 a party of Mexicans had a fight
on the Mimbres, abducted a little girl, wounded
her brother in the leg so that he died long
afterward, were pursued to Santa Rita, killed
one of the followers and fled. Wm. Courtney
telegraphed from Fort …
murder at Santa Rita
cited from Silver City Enterprise — 1888-1890 (full OCR, Internet Archive) — 1888-06-22 (1888) · +1 mored
sat and smoked as contentedly as though he
were in a rocking chair. When the horse ceased
to pitch the money was turned over and most
of the boys took their straight. As the rider
drained his poison, he quietly remarked, “Well,
I though…
murder
cited from J… (1888)J. J. Taylor, the leader of the gang of
Mexicans who fired upon a Sonora train a few
weeks ago, was formerly a Silver City black-
smith engaged in business with G. M. W. Carvil.
He also worked on mining property hereabouts.
He was the man firs…
abducting the girl
cited from At the time of conviction and sentence the… (1888)At the time of conviction and sentence the
prisoner showed no particular excitement, and
subsequently in the jail he talked about the
matter dispassionately and fearlessly. He claim-
ed that instead of abducting the girl he had won
her away by l…
confessed_to
cited from Silver City Enterprise — 1888-1890 (full OCR, Internet Archive) — 1888-07-06 (1888) · +1 more
lour
Jensen immediately proceeded to smuggle it
across the line into old Mexico, his creditors
contend for the purpose of swindling them. He
was arrested and now languishes in durance
charged with embezzlement and other crimes,
and thus far …
departed_for
cited from Pilar and his sweetheart were coming to… (1888)
that no
extensive account will here be given.
Pilar and his sweetheart were coming to
Silver City, on the Pinos Altos road, when they
were overtaken by Hall. Pilar and other Mexi-
cans had engaged in a fatal shooting affray on
the Mimbres …
cited from Pilar and his sweetheart were coming to… (1888)
that no
extensive account will here be given.
Pilar and his sweetheart were coming to
Silver City, on the Pinos Altos road, when they
were overtaken by Hall. Pilar and other Mexi-
cans had engaged in a fatal shooting affray on
the Mimbres …
cited from elopement of the girl… (1888)
and
recognized him. The frightened fellow had
saved $100 and concluded to use it in fleeing
to California. However, the colored man gave
a deputy sheriff proper information. It was
arranged to invite Pilar to a baile and while
he was there …
cited from Pilar and his sweetheart were coming to… (1888)
Pilar and his sweetheart were coming to
Silver City, on the Pinos Altos road, when they
were overtaken by Hall. Pilar and other Mexi-
cans had engaged in a fatal shooting affray on
the Mimbres river because of the abducting or
cited from elopement of the girl… (1888)
elopement of the girl. The officer had been
notified and had gone on a trip to intercept the
shooting party. Not finding them he was re-
turning to Silver City, and was just above town
when he encountered Pilar and the girl and rode
along wit…
cited from elopement of the girl… (1888)
elopement of the girl. The officer had been
notified and had gone on a trip to intercept the
shooting party. Not finding them he was re-
turning to Silver City, and was just above town
when he encountered Pilar and the girl and rode
along wit…
cited from elopement of the girl… (1888)
elopement of the girl. The officer had been
notified and had gone on a trip to intercept the
shooting party. Not finding them he was re-
turning to Silver City, and was just above town
when he encountered Pilar and the girl and rode
along wit…
died_in
hanging
cited from He seemed to have lost none of his bravado… (1888) · +1 morehad a long life still before him.
He slept well, ate a hearty breakfast, and when
asked by Sheriff Laird at 9 o’clock whether
there was anything he wanted, replied, “No, I
have had plenty.” He confessed to Father
Girard on Wednesday and on …
courthouse yard
cited from The writer has seen a good many tough… (1891)turned back by Campbell’s orders. The killing
of Kid Lewis and the capture of Heath and his
gang scattered the rustlers. Big Dave was killed
somewhere in Arizona, and several others run
out of the country. Shoot-em-up Dick was killed
on th…
hanging
cited from Sheriff Laird gave the signal by a dropped… (1888)Sheriff Laird gave the signal by a dropped
handkerchief at 9:58, and Wilson, who was
inclosed in a box out of sight of the spectators,
pulled the rope. The drop was nearly seven
feet. Pilar’s neck was broken in the fall. Thus
the law is vindi…
elected_to
die without fear
cited from Silver City Enterprise — 1888-1890 (full OCR, Internet Archive) — 1888-07-06 (1888)found and the testimony of the
Mexican maiden. However, the accused has
stuck to his story and accused the girl of false-
hood. At the last term of court the trial took
place, there was practically no defense, and in
a few minutes a verdic…
fled_to
cited from Silver City Enterprise — 1888-1890 (full OCR, Internet Archive) — 1888-07-06 (1888)
that no
extensive account will here be given.
Pilar and his sweetheart were coming to
Silver City, on the Pinos Altos road, when they
were overtaken by Hall. Pilar and other Mexi-
cans had engaged in a fatal shooting affray on
the Mimbres …
cited from Silver City Enterprise — 1888-1890 (full OCR, Internet Archive) — 1888-07-06 (1888)
that no
extensive account will here be given.
Pilar and his sweetheart were coming to
Silver City, on the Pinos Altos road, when they
were overtaken by Hall. Pilar and other Mexi-
cans had engaged in a fatal shooting affray on
the Mimbres …
Arizona
cited from Silver City Enterprise — 1888-1890 (full OCR, Internet Archive) — 1888-07-06 (1888)that no
extensive account will here be given.
Pilar and his sweetheart were coming to
Silver City, on the Pinos Altos road, when they
were overtaken by Hall. Pilar and other Mexi-
cans had engaged in a fatal shooting affray on
the Mimbres …
fought_in
cited from Pilar and his sweetheart were coming to… (1888)
Pilar and his sweetheart were coming to
Silver City, on the Pinos Altos road, when they
were overtaken by Hall. Pilar and other Mexi-
cans had engaged in a fatal shooting affray on
the Mimbres river because of the abducting or
hanged_by
cited from The man Campbell, superintendent of the… (1891)
The man Campbell, superintendent of the
company’s property, of whom mention is made
above, become afraid of the rustlers and kept
an armed guard around his house at night
while the writer was on town. On two or three
occasions the miners had …
kidnapped
a Mexican girl
cited from The man Campbell, superintendent of the… (1891) · +1 moreThe man Campbell, superintendent of the
company’s property, of whom mention is made
above, become afraid of the rustlers and kept
an armed guard around his house at night
while the writer was on town. On two or three
occasions the miners had …
killed
cited from Silver City Enterprise — 1888-1890 (full OCR, Internet Archive) — 1888-07-06 (1888) · +1 more
least concerned of any per-
son about the jail, except, possibly, the darky
Wilson, who pulled the rope that let the fatal
drop fall. Wilson felt honored to be allowed to
pull the rope and would not have missed the
opportunity to thus dis…
Petra Parra's brother
cited from Silver City Enterprise — 1888-1890 (full OCR, Internet Archive) — 1889-03-08 (1889)being John Brockman. Last Monday
night Lara left his family for the second time,
and with the girl Parra started for Whitewater
station on foot, where it is supposed the couple
took the outging train for El Paso or Mexico.
The career of …
cited from In the summer of ’83, soon after the estab-… (1891)
to have a good deal of respect for the
camp. They drifted in occasionally, but always
kept themselves within reasonable bounds, only
killing people of their own class. From Duncan
to Clifton the country was literally alive with
rustlers, all well…
cited from The man Campbell, superintendent of the… (1891) · +1 more
The man Campbell, superintendent of the
company’s property, of whom mention is made
above, become afraid of the rustlers and kept
an armed guard around his house at night
while the writer was on town. On two or three
occasions the miners had …
killed_by
cited from In 1886 a party of Mexicans had a fight… (1888)
r horses in Jackson’s pasture,
and they disappeared. Jackson says that
Frazier’s son-in-law got away with the horses.
Yv^hile public opinion, so far as one hears it
expressed about town, holds that Frazier was
a bad man, it also condemns the…
Deputy Sheriff Hall (Perez killed Hall)
cited from Governor Ross claimed to have pardoned… (1888) · +1 more15, 1888, Issue of The Enterprise
Governor Ross claimed to have pardoned
the Johnson gang on recommendation of
Colonel Grayson, of Sierra. The latter met the
governor in public the other day and called
him a liar. The governor ought to have…
cited from A stabbing affray that came near result-… (1888) · +2 more
lour
Jensen immediately proceeded to smuggle it
across the line into old Mexico, his creditors
contend for the purpose of swindling them. He
was arrested and now languishes in durance
charged with embezzlement and other crimes,
and thus far …
cited from In the summer of ’83, soon after the estab-… (1891)
n Carlisle to find
the camp under arms. The rustlers had pre-
viously sent word to Wm. Farrish that they
would be over in a few days and clean up his
camp because he had employed Chinamen to
do the surface work of building roads, and ru…
cited from The writer has seen a good many tough… (1891)
turned back by Campbell’s orders. The killing
of Kid Lewis and the capture of Heath and his
gang scattered the rustlers. Big Dave was killed
somewhere in Arizona, and several others run
out of the country. Shoot-em-up Dick was killed
on th…
hanging
cited from Silver City Enterprise — 1888-1890 (full OCR, Internet Archive) — 1888-07-06 (1888) · +2 morelour
Jensen immediately proceeded to smuggle it
across the line into old Mexico, his creditors
contend for the purpose of swindling them. He
was arrested and now languishes in durance
charged with embezzlement and other crimes,
and thus far …
hanging
cited from Silver City Enterprise — 1888-1890 (full OCR, Internet Archive) — 1888-07-06 (1888) · +2 morelour
Jensen immediately proceeded to smuggle it
across the line into old Mexico, his creditors
contend for the purpose of swindling them. He
was arrested and now languishes in durance
charged with embezzlement and other crimes,
and thus far …
cited from Silver City Enterprise — 1888-1890 (full OCR, Internet Archive) — 1889-03-08 (1889)
being John Brockman. Last Monday
night Lara left his family for the second time,
and with the girl Parra started for Whitewater
station on foot, where it is supposed the couple
took the outging train for El Paso or Mexico.
The career of …
cited from Silver City Enterprise — 1891 (full OCR, Internet Archive) — 1891-09-04 (1891)
turned back by Campbell’s orders. The killing
of Kid Lewis and the capture of Heath and his
gang scattered the rustlers. Big Dave was killed
somewhere in Arizona, and several others run
out of the country. Shoot-em-up Dick was killed
on th…
lived_at
sheep ranch near Flagstaff
cited from Pilar and his sweetheart were coming to… (1888)that no
extensive account will here be given.
Pilar and his sweetheart were coming to
Silver City, on the Pinos Altos road, when they
were overtaken by Hall. Pilar and other Mexi-
cans had engaged in a fatal shooting affray on
the Mimbres …
received_sacrament_from
cited from Silver City Enterprise — 1888-1890 (full OCR, Internet Archive) — 1888-07-06 (1888) · +1 more
lour
Jensen immediately proceeded to smuggle it
across the line into old Mexico, his creditors
contend for the purpose of swindling them. He
was arrested and now languishes in durance
charged with embezzlement and other crimes,
and thus far …
sentenced_to
murder in the first degree
cited from In 1886 a party of Mexicans had a fight… (1888) · +1 morer horses in Jackson’s pasture,
and they disappeared. Jackson says that
Frazier’s son-in-law got away with the horses.
Yv^hile public opinion, so far as one hears it
expressed about town, holds that Frazier was
a bad man, it also condemns the…
be hanged on July 6
cited from Governor Ross claimed to have pardoned… (1888) · +1 more15, 1888, Issue of The Enterprise
Governor Ross claimed to have pardoned
the Johnson gang on recommendation of
Colonel Grayson, of Sierra. The latter met the
governor in public the other day and called
him a liar. The governor ought to have…
execution
cited from Luke Brothers have received orders from… (1888)ppeals, asked Nieves to spare him, which he
reluctantly did. Subsequent events proved that
he was correct in his estimate of Taylor’s char-
acter, for the loss of his hat led to his detection
and arrest, and he in order to shield himself, …
death by hanging
cited from A stabbing affray that came near result-… (1888) · +2 morelour
Jensen immediately proceeded to smuggle it
across the line into old Mexico, his creditors
contend for the purpose of swindling them. He
was arrested and now languishes in durance
charged with embezzlement and other crimes,
and thus far …
death
cited from elopement of the girl… (1888) · +1 moreand
recognized him. The frightened fellow had
saved $100 and concluded to use it in fleeing
to California. However, the colored man gave
a deputy sheriff proper information. It was
arranged to invite Pilar to a baile and while
he was there …
conviction at trial
cited from years old, promises to be as full of adventure… (1889)being John Brockman. Last Monday
night Lara left his family for the second time,
and with the girl Parra started for Whitewater
station on foot, where it is supposed the couple
took the outging train for El Paso or Mexico.
The career of …
murder in the first degree
cited from Silver City Enterprise — 1888-1890 (full OCR, Internet Archive) — 1888-06-08 (1888) · +1 morer horses in Jackson’s pasture,
and they disappeared. Jackson says that
Frazier’s son-in-law got away with the horses.
Yv^hile public opinion, so far as one hears it
expressed about town, holds that Frazier was
a bad man, it also condemns the…
be hanged on July 6— Tuesday
cited from Pilar Perez, who killed Deputy Sheriff… (1888)Pilar Perez, who killed Deputy Sheriff
Hall, was sentenced Tuesday to be hanged on
July 6.
be hanged on July 6
cited from Silver City Enterprise — 1888-1890 (full OCR, Internet Archive) — 1888-06-15 (1888)Governor Ross claimed to have pardoned
the Johnson gang on recommendation of
Colonel Grayson, of Sierra. The latter met the
governor in public the other day and called
him a liar. The governor ought to have a body
guard of pardoned rustlers.…
execution
cited from Silver City Enterprise — 1888-1890 (full OCR, Internet Archive) — 1888-06-22 (1888)ppeals, asked Nieves to spare him, which he
reluctantly did. Subsequent events proved that
he was correct in his estimate of Taylor’s char-
acter, for the loss of his hat led to his detection
and arrest, and he in order to shield himself, …
sentence for murder of Deputy Sheriff Hall
cited from The detailed history of the murder of… (1888)The detailed history of the murder of
Deputy Sheriff Hall two years ago by Pilar
Perez, has been published so often of late in
connection with the trial and sentence, that no
extensive account will here be given.
death
cited from elopement of the girl… (1888)jail at Flagstaff, he acknowledged the
killing, saying that Hall shot twice at him. This
was easily disproved by the condition of Hall’s
revolver when found and the testimony of the
Mexican maiden. However, the accused has
stuck to his story an…
conviction for abduction
cited from At the time of conviction and sentence the… (1888)At the time of conviction and sentence the
prisoner showed no particular excitement, and
subsequently in the jail he talked about the
matter dispassionately and fearlessly. He claim-
ed that instead of abducting the girl he had won
her away by l…
witnessed
Hall overtook him and his sweetheart on the Pinos Altos road
cited from Pilar and his sweetheart were coming to… (1888)Pilar and his sweetheart were coming to
Silver City, on the Pinos Altos road, when they
were overtaken by Hall. Pilar and other Mexi-
cans had engaged in a fatal shooting affray on
the Mimbres river because of the abducting or
worked_for
cited from elopement of the girl… (1888)
elopement of the girl. The officer had been
notified and had gone on a trip to intercept the
shooting party. Not finding them he was re-
turning to Silver City, and was just above town
when he encountered Pilar and the girl and rode
along wit…
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A stabbing affray that came near result-… ↗
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At the time of conviction and sentence the…
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At the time of conviction and sentence the… ↗
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elopement of the girl…
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elopement of the girl… ↗
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Governor Ross claimed to have pardoned… ↗
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He seemed to have lost none of his bravado… ↗
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In 1886 a party of Mexicans had a fight…
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In 1886 a party of Mexicans had a fight… ↗
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J…
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Luke Brothers have received orders from… ↗
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Pilar and his sweetheart were coming to…
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Pilar Perez, who killed Deputy Sheriff…
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Sheriff Laird gave the signal by a dropped…
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Sheriff Laird gave the signal by a dropped… ↗
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Silver City Enterprise — 1888-1890 (full OCR, Internet Archive) — 1888-06-08
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Silver City Enterprise — 1888-1890 (full OCR, Internet Archive) — 1888-06-15
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Silver City Enterprise — 1888-1890 (full OCR, Internet Archive) — 1888-06-22
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Silver City Enterprise — 1888-1890 (full OCR, Internet Archive) — 1888-07-06
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The detailed history of the murder of…
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The practice of carrying fire arms on the… ↗
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The Southwestern stock association has… ↗
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Silver City Enterprise — 1888-1890 (full OCR, Internet Archive) — 1889-03-08
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years old, promises to be as full of adventure… ↗
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In the summer of ’83, soon after the estab-…
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In the summer of ’83, soon after the estab-… ↗
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Silver City Enterprise — 1891 (full OCR, Internet Archive) — 1891-09-04
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The man Campbell, superintendent of the…
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The writer has seen a good many tough… ↗
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