Billy the Kid

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.

“Well-written and well-documented. And, really, who doesn't like to read about Billy the Kid?”

...engrossing narrative style eases the reader through the fascinating circumstantial evidence. -- Linda Wommack True West, (Az)
...undeniably intriguing. -- David Hofstede Cowboys and Indians
Jameson marshals an impressive list of evidence. -- Reese Vaughn Victoria Advocate, (Victoria, Tx)
...a compelling book. -- Sandra Dallas The Denver Post
...at long last a story we can have confidence is the truth. -- Russ Schach Pasadena Star-News, (Ca)
W.C. Jameson takes us step by careful step through the meticulous investigation of a claim... -- Phaedra Greenwood Santa Fe New Mexican
Well-written and well-documented. Colorado Springs Gazette
It's a compelling discussion....it ranks as high entertainment. Even 124 years later. -- Richard Oliver San Antonio Express-News
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W. C. Jameson is the author of over twenty-eight books and 200 articles, a newspaper columnist, a songwriter, and an entertainer. Former President of the Western Writers of America, he won the Stirrup Award for the best magazine article. He is an award-winning syndicated columnist with over 1,200 columns. As a writer, he is well known for his compelling series on America's lost mines and buried treasure.

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.

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