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LISTEN TO "RIDE INTO THE OLD WEST" BY DREW AND ELISE GOMBER — Radio Show #3

Listen as Drew and Elise describe Billy the Kid's escape from jail, how he shot two deputies in the effort and how the route he took to Fort Sumner becomes elemental in his ultimate fate. Movies portray Billy and Pat Garrett as close friends; however, this wasn't true. Hence, Garrett more than likely did not protect Billy by staging his death — as the story goes.

Interestingly, long after Billy met his fate, Garrett was himself, ultimately shot in the back of the head, and, even more astounding, this was considered self defense on the part of the murderer? Listen in and find out why!
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Radio Show #1 — History and Origin of Billy the Kid ... How did he arrive here in Lincoln County?

Radio Show #2 — The Lincoln County Wars ... Billy the Kid's escape!

Radio Show #3 — Billy the Kid's Escape to Fort Sumner and how he was ultimately shot.

Radio Show #4 — Questions & Answers with the Audience

Radio Show #5 — The Lincoln County Wars

Radio Show #6 — John Wesley Hardin

Radio Show #7 — Show Business in the Old West

 

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