Streets Made Him a Killer
Billy the Kid was not born a legend. He was shaped by hunger violence and a lawless era in American history. In this episode the hosts explore how Henry McCarthy went from a struggling orphan stealing food to one of the most infamous outlaws of the Old West. The conversation traces his early crimes the brutal environment of the Lincoln County War and his rise as public enemy number one.
With humor and sharp commentary the episode breaks down the myths surrounding Billy the Kid the legendary manhunt that followed him and the unanswered questions surrounding his death at just twenty one. This…
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