Billy The Kid's Legendary Escape

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Жыл бұрын

The greatest escape in the history of the Wild West: when Billy the Kid shot his two guards and escaped hanging on April 28, 1881. The legendary outlaw was chained to the floor of the Lincoln Courthouse and he also had handcuffs on. He had two guards watching him day and night, and somehow, someway he escaped. For the first time ever, this is the great escape story with all the twists and turns of legend and movie myth piled on top. We will not only get to the bottom of what actually happened, but we will also examine how exactly the Kid shot deputy U.S. Marshal Robert Olinger with his own shotgun! Crazy, huh?
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@BunyaNutz Жыл бұрын

Interestingly, on June 8, 1892, Edward O'Kelley also said, "Hello, Bob." just prior to firing both barrels of a shotgun into Robert Ford, killing him instantly, and becoming "the man who killed the man who killed Jesse James".

@DK-gy7ll Жыл бұрын

I was just going to mention this. O'Kelley's killing of Bob Ford was in my opinion far colder than Billy the Kid's killing of Bob Olinger. Not only was Bob Ford's killing premeditated, but he basically had his entire face blown off from just a couple feet away.

@Mr.56Goldtop Жыл бұрын

@@DK-gy7llSo that DEFINITELY left a mark.

@Mikey420isTaken Жыл бұрын

I love when Bob tells a story

@stevensmith1911 Жыл бұрын

So cool that you can stand right in the window and look down at the plaque right where Ollinger fell. Lincoln is just like stepping back in time...

@mistyjames810 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Bob, I love listening to your historical tales! 🤠

@ontherunplmr1218 9 ай бұрын

I visited Lincoln and Fort Sumner from the UK during July 2023, just be aware if you are planning a visit, they only open the Historical sites like the Old Courthouse on a Thursday, still not appear to have yet fully returned to normal after Covid. Definately worth visiting inside the old Courthouse to stand at the window where Billy stood.

@texanasimmons1761 Жыл бұрын

I had a brother-in-law who was named Bob and I always greeted him by repeating Billys words "Hello Bob...". I used the same tone of voice but he never knew why I said it that way. I had told my former husband the Billy the Kid escape story, prior to my saying this. Every time I would say it, my husband and I would break out in hilarious laughter.

@ExKUKicker 11 ай бұрын

I was going to add the escape of John Dillinger while in jail at Crown Point, Illinois...Jan. 1934...using a bar of soap carved out like a pistol and darkened with black shoe polish. Really enjoy your storytelling, Bob...by this channel. Keep up the GREAT work, Sir!

@RollForever88 9 ай бұрын

I like the idea of “Hello Bob” being woven into the story. Perhaps it is one part Hollywood and another part observation from those at the time or historians, but for myself what makes Billy the Kid so legendary is the sense you get about his wit, humor and cunning. The statement fits his character well and enhances that feeling.

@hfm2374 3 ай бұрын

“Best $1.80 I ever spent” might be my favorite line from Young Guns II. I like the “Hello Bob, keep the change” is a great one too!

@dr.froghopper6711 Жыл бұрын

I appreciate your final quote about what constitutes History.

@Rollin_L 9 ай бұрын

I can never decide whether I like the simple "Hello Bob" or another version, "Look up old boy and see what you get." Likely neither was spoken by the Kid, but one kind of wishes he did say something of the kind. The poetry of the moment wants it so!

@5150GSD Жыл бұрын

I have read that Bob wasn't very nice to the kid. I could see a young cocky man getting the jump on someone that had treated him badly. Getting the last word in. Hence Hello Bob.

@davidphillips7321 Жыл бұрын

"Hello Bob" Thanks Bob...So True...Stay Safe...Thanks for the History Lesson...

@gus473 Жыл бұрын

🤠 Always a pleasure, Bob! Thanks for posting this! 😎✌️

@jameskelly7782 9 күн бұрын

As a former resident...loved it when you came to Tombstone.....slim 2001 to 2004.

@RoadrocketEst57 Жыл бұрын

👍 Love listening to these stories

@van7887 Жыл бұрын

I would like to know your opinion about, if The Kid was really killed by Pat Garrett. I’ve read quite a bit about it, and I’m not sure one way or the other. Thank you

@festushaggen2563 Жыл бұрын

Whether it actually happened or not we’ll never know but it played out great in Young Guns II. Those 2 films seemed to grab as much of the Billy The Kid folklore as possible whether true or not. Fun and historical.

@mikecapps1603 Жыл бұрын

I agree with you, I doubt Billy would have said a word and he would have just pull the triggers.

@BassPlayerKenNYC Жыл бұрын

Great story and who knows but seems pretty risky to give Olinger even a second to try and move away. It was literally a matter of life and death to make sure Bob was eliminated

@honeybee1888 Жыл бұрын

It will always be "Hello Bob" for me! Thank you for your good work!

@scottyarthuraustralia7567 Жыл бұрын

Who's this James B. Mills. Lol. Thanks Mr Bell. Another great story. Love em, keep em coming.

@GhostRider247 Жыл бұрын

absolutley fantastic !!! omg i love the old west tales !!!!

@tomg6286 Жыл бұрын

Enjoyable analogy of history & cooking. Truth, like telling young bride her dinner is outstanding when it could be improved, all in what you want the outcome to be

@charlescomly1 Жыл бұрын

Bob, I enjoyed the story and always look forward to your next. That said, why are they so hard to come by, please make videos more often ive seen all the old ones several times. Your fan.

@binna_xo Жыл бұрын

Love the videos!

@rons4297 Жыл бұрын

I just found your channel. I love it. Thank you for your work.

@wespenn7243 Жыл бұрын

12:35 When the legend becomes fact, print the legend.

@gizmocarr3093 Жыл бұрын

Consider a known outlaw shot both lawmen dead and no one wanted to be the next dead hero is easy to understand. Few people had guns and fewer would think this was a smart idea. Billy the Kid had nothing to lose except a hanging. The politics of the story meant some of the town’s people were not unhappy the Kid was leaving town.🤔

@davidruppel1216 Жыл бұрын

HELLO BOB! (Boze Bell) Sorry had to say it! Love your history lessons, great stuff!

@janmartintietjens3909 Жыл бұрын

Hello, Bob. I love the historical stories; keep them up!🤠🤠

@tms6279 Жыл бұрын

So very well presented, Bob. Thank you! Enjoyed Uno's cameo, too. Thom

@rendezvous5784 9 ай бұрын

"Hello Bob"(Bell) and thanks for another great video! 🤠

@SMG-lz1zq Жыл бұрын

I love this stuff!

@richardliles4415 Жыл бұрын

That was a great video. Thank you.

@tnt-hv6qw 7 ай бұрын

thank you. i love the kid story. i love the facts. you are great. and we appreciate you very much.

@48musicfan Жыл бұрын

I thoroughly enjoy your channel. Thank you.

@outdoorlife5396 Жыл бұрын

I agree with you. But Hello Bob, probably came around and has stood the test of time, due to it is some cold blooded stuff to say to someone right before you bust a cap in that ass.

@rgnyc Жыл бұрын

Another fascinating historical story. Thank you!

@mikemarley2389 Жыл бұрын

I had a nightmare of a shadow figure with a shotgun at my door.He stated "I ain't here for Bob"so I knew it was me he was looking for ! Then I woke up.True story...

@stoneblue1795 Жыл бұрын

More please!

@oletimer5853 Жыл бұрын

I love your videos!! Can you do one on Lonesome Dove ?? Please please please !!!!!!

@sogdal1 Жыл бұрын

another great account!

@kenj.8897 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Bob , and Hello

@MrThebirddog Жыл бұрын

Hello Bob, I enjoy listening to you so much. Long life my friend.

@illmerica322 8 ай бұрын

Hey i really appreciate your Kid content

@tresilewis5925 Жыл бұрын

Hello Bob......great job!!!

@bradfordbarrettluckotheIrish Жыл бұрын

Fascinating story

@r.shanethompson7933 Жыл бұрын

How about some backstory on U.S.Marshal "Pecos Bob" Olinger. Do you think the shotgun on display in Lincoln is the one used?

@robertlittle7407 Жыл бұрын

Cool man cool!

@ninohiggs6339 5 күн бұрын

Hello Bob!! Bang! Good one sir.

@chriswallace756 Жыл бұрын

When it comes to true story's and movies, if the sky is blue then they got something right.

@Rotterdamvoorhetleven 4 ай бұрын

yes he did

@Bumper776 Ай бұрын

Where did the myth of the 18 dimes in the shotgun originate? I recall "MythBusters" tried to recreate that and the dimes did not hold a close pattern but rather went all over the place thus rendering them useless unless at very close range.

@bradmeeds1226 Жыл бұрын

Hello bob, I was wondering what your thoughts on brushy bill Robert’s being billy the kid. I’ve been to the museum in hico and I’ve bought the book.

@Mr.56Goldtop Жыл бұрын

Knowing Billy's sense of humor, and his hatred of Olinger I'm pretty sure that Billy would want Olinger to see him with the shotgun. And to get his attention to look up Hello Bob is a lot more quirky than just Hey Bob. So i believe it.

@Rotterdamvoorhetleven 4 ай бұрын

hello bob yes he said that

@nealhathaway2004 Жыл бұрын

A time machine. That's the only answer.

@garywildfong472 7 ай бұрын

The Kid sad, "Hello Bob" after, not before, after he killed him.

@Rotterdamvoorhetleven 4 ай бұрын

he said pat. too

@glvarner Жыл бұрын

"Hello Bob..." - Satan waiting at the door of hell.

@joeanderson9431 Жыл бұрын

It's probably not historically correct, but my favorite movie about Billy is John Waynes chisum

@Mr.56Goldtop Жыл бұрын

Yes, its right up there with HERRRE'S JOHNNY!

@Rotterdamvoorhetleven 4 ай бұрын

he has lived two months normal

@allenantonio4389 Ай бұрын

Hello Bob

@williamfrancis402 Жыл бұрын

Hello Bob!

@60smusicrules Жыл бұрын

A great yarn, told by a master.

@gar9429 Жыл бұрын

It's interesting how historians go to the ends of the earth to find out the truth and facts of a story!

@BEEZYS-WORLD Ай бұрын

I bought property in lincoln in 1998 and i love

@jeremyhoward1893 Жыл бұрын

I love your videos, especially on Billy, but i wish you hadnt said "he would meet his demise if you believe the story". That sentence sounds like you're giving credence to the claims BTK wasnt killed by Garrett.

@johnpierce2095 Жыл бұрын

To much history has passed and it becomes lost to whats real and whats not

@KMN-bg3yu Жыл бұрын

"when the legend becomes fact print the legend"

@outdoorloser4340 Жыл бұрын

I choose to believe he said it.

@lburnstein196 Ай бұрын

What happened to the prisoners eating at the hotel across the street after the only laws in town were killed I always wondered

@davidholliday32 Жыл бұрын

Hi from the UK lets hear about "Tea Cup Sallie" please, thanks

@woodennickel6148 Жыл бұрын

U no tha tipe, Bobb. 1st thang yule no 2 spel 'll b. "I got the hell out of Dodge at Miss Kitty's Coffeyville Counter". Dale b evereewear.

@earlclue 2 ай бұрын

olinger took other prisoners to dinner, always wondered what they saw and cid

@raylynch5098 Жыл бұрын

deputy Bell died at the top of the stairs

@JoeYelverton 2 ай бұрын

What did the other prisoners do?

@lburnstein196 Ай бұрын

I said the same thing in the comments and seen you thought the same thing .I've always wondered too. I guess they were free to go..lol

@patrickobrien9833 Жыл бұрын

Charlie Jones, a friend in Carlsbad, NM, told me Olinger shot his Uncle John in the back, at a cabin by Malaga, NM. The Jones Family wanted revenge for John’s murder. Billy the Kid was a friend of theirs, and told them : he would take care of Olinger & they shouldn’t get in trouble with the law. Billy kept his promise !!! I also met a older woman in Walgreens who claimed to be a relative of Billy, and he relocated to West Texas and raised a family !!