# John Smalley's Last Stand | August 25

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Podcast: [Michigan Minute](https://stenobird.com/podcast/michigan-minute-6463805)
Published: 2026-08-25T04:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.wkar.org/podcast/michigan-minute/2026-08-25/john-smalleys-last-stand-august-25
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## Resource

Today in 1895, notorious train robber John Smalley was killed in a shootout with deputies near Cadillac, Michigan. Smalley, who had stolen over $1 million and eluded capture for a decade, was shot while attempting to evade arrest after a robbery near Farwell. Despite his criminal career, he was never jailed due to insufficient evidence. The missing loot is rumored to be buried near McBain, Michigan.

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