McParland arrived in Denver on Thursday, February 15, and presented the extradition papers to Colorado Governor McDonald, who, by prior arrangement with the governor of Idaho, accepted them immediately. But they waited until Saturday evening to arrest Haywood, Pettigrew, and Moyer, then held the three overnight in the Denver Jail, and refused requests by the three to contact lawyers and family. Early Sunday morning the prisoners were put on a special train, and guarded by Colorado militia, were sped to Idaho.
McParland arrived in Denver on Thursday, February 15, and presented the extradition documents to Colorado Governor McDonald, who, by prior agreement with the governor of Idaho, accepted them promptly. However, they delayed until Saturday evening to apprehend Haywood, Pettigrew, and Moyer, then detained the three overnight in the Denver Jail, and denied requests by the three to communicate with lawyers and family. Early Sunday morning, the prisoners were placed on a special train, and escorted by Colorado militia, were rapidly transported to Idaho.