Billy Claiborne was sometimes called “Kid,” but he was not Henry McCarty, who was the real Billy the Kid, and was nowhere near as dangerous as McCarty. read more
In 1881, after William"Billy the Kid" Bonney was killed, Claiborne demanded that others call him"Billy the Kid". He reportedly killed one to three men who refused. Claiborne was a heavy drinker and hothead. He became friends with Ike and Billy Clanton and Tom and Frank McLaury. read more
Billy Claiborne was the REAL Billy the Kid of legend. Take note of the gamblers ring Billy Claiborne is wearing in the photograph. It is said that the Billy the Kid of legend also wore a gamblers ring. read more