After The Trial
Phelan went on to make a total of five various land claims, selling his last one in 1849 to Edmund Rice. In 1850 Phelan was indicted by the first Grand Jury to ever sit in Ramsey County on charges of perjury. Before he could be arrested he fled to California. While traveling he was killed by his companions. Due to his behavior, his companions felt compelled to kill him in self-defense. One writer declared, "The murdered Hays was avenged!".
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