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Overview
Billy the Kid: Beyond the Grave traces the life of this famous desperado through his role in the Lincoln County War, the alleged killing by Sheriff Pat Garrett, Billy's escape, and his life for the next sixty-nine years. In 1948, an old man named William Henry Roberts was confronted with evidence that he was Billy the Kid. At first he denied his identity, but reluctantly admitted who he was. Based on taped interviews with Roberts, new evidence discovered in the 1990s, and sophisticated photo comparison technology by the FBI, the conclusion that Roberts was Billy the Kid gains support.Editorials
Colorado Springs Gazette
Well-written and well-documented.Gazette
Well-written and well-documented. And, really, who doesn't like to read about Billy the Kid?True West, (Az)
...engrossing narrative style eases the reader through the fascinating circumstantial evidence.Cowboys and Indians
...undeniably intriguing.Victoria Advocate, (Victoria, Tx)
Jameson marshals an impressive list of evidence.The Denver Post
...a compelling book.Pasadena Star-News, (Ca)
...at long last a story we can have confidence is the truth.Santa Fe New Mexican
W.C. Jameson takes us step by careful step through the meticulous investigation of a claim...San Antonio Express-News
It's a compelling discussion....it ranks as high entertainment. Even 124 years later.Book Details
Published
September 1, 2008
Publisher
Taylor Trade Publishing
Pages
184
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9781589793811