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Billy the Kid death controversy resurfaces in Observer column
The column revisits the Billy the Kid saga six weeks after its last appearance, tracing claims from Ollie Roberts to John Miller and other enthusiasts. It notes Garrett's 1881 Fort Lumner kill shot, critiques gun caliber discrepancies, and recalls research by Sonnichsen Morrison and Bartie while hinting at ongoing public debate.
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Lincoln County
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Ollie “Brushy Bill” Roberts
Fort Sumner
Liam V. Morrison
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Helen Airy
Albuquerque
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