Who is Billy the Kid?

Billy the Kid was born on September 17, 1859, in Manhattan, New York Billy the Kid was a notorious outlaw who participated in the Lincoln County War. Different sources credit him with killing between 15 and 27 men, though it is generally believed that he killed eight. He was most wanted for the murder of Sheriff William Brady for which he was convicted and sentenced to death.  After the end of the war, Billy spent the next two years eluding the law. While he was in hiding, Pat Garrett was elected sheriff and made US Marshal hunt for Billy the Kid. Garrett, who was familiar with the Kid’s habits and hideouts, finally trapped him on December 23, 1880, in his hideout, forcing Billy to surrender. He participated in the Lincoln County War and killed several men following which he was arrested and sentenced to death. He managed to escape but was hunted down and shot to death.

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