Henry Brooks, for larceny of domestic animals, ten years in prison at Lansing, . . . Riley J. Simmons for attempting to send bottle of acid into the county jail to facilitate the escape of prisoners, one year. Riley J. Simmons was the son of Henry Brooks' sister, Amanda, and John M. Simmons. John Simmons re-married and parceled his four children off to relatives. Charged as an accomplice with Henry Brooks' for Larceny of Domestic Animals was an associate name Maurland Bridges.
Bridges plead guilty in return of a promise of leniency.
Henry Brooks' case came to trial in Caddo County on May 15, 1905. Though still protesting his innocence, Henry soon wished he had copped a plea, like his alleged partner, Maurland Bridges. Brooks was unable to convince the jury of his innocence. Riley Simmons served out his term. Henry Brooks received an early parole and was released from McAlester prison on January 10, 1911.