Rough & Messy Justice unravels a gripping true crime and legal drama set in the Crowsnest Pass of 1920. When three armed men rob a CPR train, their escape turns into a deadly gunfight, leaving officers and suspects dead. But the real crime was yet to come... The book reveals the racism and corruption behind the execution of a man whose guilt was far from certain. Blending history and legal analysis, author Keith Regular examines a case that still resonates today. W. Keith Regular specializes in the history of the early Canadian West. He holds an MA in History from the University of Calgary and a PhD from Memorial University of Newfoundland.