ShopBilly the Kid
February 22, 2009 by The Judge
Filed under Filling the Gaps
William H Bonney, also known as Henry McArty and Kid Antrim, was one of the most notorious gunmen of the American South West.
Born in New York in 1859, the family moved to Silver City, New Mexico when Billy’s father died. He spent much of his childhood hanging around frontier saloons and was reported to have committed his first murder at the age of twelve.
He was soon wanted for cattle rustling, robbery and murder. Billy the Kid is said to have killed 21 men.
Billy the Kid was captured by Sheriff Pat Garrett in 1880 and sentenced to hang. He escaped after killing two deputies, only to be pursued by a determined Pat Garrett.
Billy the Kid was located hiding in a ranch house. He was trapped and was fatally shot by Pat Garrett in 1881.
Billy has been depicted in many films and songs including Sam Peckinpah’s 1973 movie Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid with soundtrack by Bob Dylan.
William H Bonney also known as Henry McArty and Kid Antrim, was one of the most notorious gunmen of the American South West.
Born in New York in 1859, the family moved to Silver City, New Mexico when Billy’s father died. He spent much of his childhood hanging around frontier saloons and was reported to have committed his first murder at the age of twelve.
He was soon wanted for cattle rustling, robbery and murder. Billy the Kid is said to have killed 21 men.
Billy the Kid was captured by Sheriff Pat Garrett in 1880 and sentenced to hang. He escaped after killing two deputies, only to be pursued by a determined Pat Garrett.
Billy the Kid was located hiding in a ranch house. He was trapped and was fatally shot by Pat Garrett in 1881.
