America's Favorite Outlaw: Billy the Kid

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Billy the Kid is perhaps the best known outlaw in American history. Hero or villain? It depends on who you speak to. The story begins with a young boy surviving the slums of New York before becoming a legend in the Wild West. He will learn early on that justice, like fortune, is ... Show More

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In the fallout of the Lincoln County War, Billy the Kid tries to bury his past, but his past won’t let him go. After another round of rough justice, Billy has had a stomach full of lawmen and lawyers. With every gunfight and jailbreak, The Kid’s legend gains strength - a folk her ... Show More

Billy finally finds a happy home amongst the cowboys and saloons of Lincoln County, New Mexico. But his newfound peace is about to be shattered. Caught up in a bloody turf war, 'The Kid' must choose a side. In the Wild West the difference between outlaw and lawful citizen can be ... Show More

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From Noiser, Real Outlaws is the new podcast that travels back in time to when rogues and bandits followed a code all of their own. In this taster episode, we’re on the trail of Billy the Kid - perhaps the best-known outlaw in American history. Hero or villain? You decide. Follow ... Show More

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