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Henry McCarty
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On July 14, 1881, Henry McCarty, better known as Billy the Kid, met his demise at the age of 21 in Fort Sumner, New Mexico. The circumstances of his death are well-documented and involve a final confrontation with Sheriff Pat Garrett.
Billy the Kid had been on the run for months following his daring escape from prison on April 28, 1881. He had been sentenced to death for the murder of Sheriff William J. Brady and had managed to kill two guards during his escape. This escape was the culmin ...Read More
Billy the Kid had been on the run for months following his daring escape from prison on April 28, 1881. He had been sentenced to death for the murder of Sheriff William J. Brady and had managed to kill two guards during his escape. This escape was the culmin ...Read More
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Henry McCarty
Male
White / Caucasian
Fort Sumner
NM
1881-07-14
21
Henry
McCarty
11/07/2025
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