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 Governor McDonald, who had made prior arrangements with the governor of Idaho to accept them. However, they waited until Saturday evening to apprehend Haywood, Pettigrew, and Moyer, then kept the three overnight at the Denver Jail, denying their requests for legal representation and family contact. The prisoners were then placed on a special train, escorted by Colorado militia, and swiftly transported to Idaho.