He was born Henry McCarty.

He died Billy the Kid.

In this episode of Criminal Mischief, we dig into the life and crimes of one of America’s most infamous outlaws. From his first arrest at age 16 for stealing food, to his role in the bloody Lincoln County War, to his daring escapes and final showdown with Sheriff Pat Garrett — Billy the Kid blurred the line between folk hero and cold-blooded killer.

We trace the truth behind the myth:

⚡ What drove him to a life on the run?

⚡ How did the press turn him into a legend?

⚡ And could the Kid’s story have ended differently if not for betrayal?

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