The Man Who Found Living Proof of Billy the Kid for Just $2

Billy escaped his hanging date and spent several months hiding out and taking room and board with locals of Fort Sumner, New Mexico that were sympathetic to his cause. Although he tried to keep a low profile, he may have taken his freedom for granted. On July 14, 1881 Sheriff Pat Garrett rode into Fort Sumner looking for The Kid at Peter Maxwell’s house. As soon as Maxwell answered the door, Billy was approaching to purchase some groceries for a late night dinner. He really never suspected to see his one-time friend’s silhouette in the door. He drew his gun and yelled, “Who’s that?” in Spanish. He asked one more time and drew Garrett’s attention.