Pat Garrett's Relentless Hunt for the outlaw Billy the Kid

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Жыл бұрын

Pat Garrett is now the Sheriff of Lincoln County and he’s got one job - to put an end to his old friend, Billy the Kid. And you better believe he wastes no time in starting on the hunt. Aiding him in these efforts are Secret Service Agent Azariah Wild and Texas cattleman investigator Frank Stewart.
Also discussed in this episode: Barney Mason, the raid on Fort Sumner, Pat Garrett’s confrontation with two Puerto de Luna badmen, his refusal to be arrested, the standoff with an armed mob in Las Vegas, Bob Olinger’s likely affliction, Billy’s escape from the jail in Lincoln, Sheriff Garrett’s immediate reaction, the Kid’s reasons for sticking around Fort Sumner, and more!
This is the 2nd installment in a series on the life of Pat Garrett. Link to the previous episode below.
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@WildWestExtravaganza Жыл бұрын

Just out of curiosity, has your opinion of Pat Garrett changed any while listening to this series? Have you learned anything new?

@swhip897 Жыл бұрын

No, I never liked the way he turned on Billy

@tims.3950 11 ай бұрын

@@mikearnold7982 That's my opinion, too. I'm grudging about it but I can't help come to the conclusion that Pat was kind of a sad sack.

@Wilson-fm4lg 11 ай бұрын

Na pat was just chasing glory Billy was being Billy pat tried to ride his fame and failed.

@NickMeisher 11 ай бұрын

Billy was a thief and a murderer. Nothing to admire here. You wouldn't want him as your neighbor.

@Rollin_L 9 ай бұрын

Your work is always first rate, Josh. I don't think Pat Garrett was the devil. He was certainly a smart and cunning man, and his pursuit of the Kid displays a very effective use of the people he knew, his and their knowledge of Billy's habits, and his willingness to shoot first and ask questions later. Maybe the death of Carlyle had an impact, but that was one more killing put on the Kid that was probably not his doing. (I think that posse panicked and shot their own, or they would not have run away without a fight.) In any case, maybe Garrett yelled out "Halt" that night in Fort Sumner, or maybe he just shot the guy in the lead on the assumption it was Billy. Bad luck for Tom Folliard either way. The fact Pat ordered his men to shoot the Kid on sight, just a couple of days later at Stinking Spring tells me he was pretty cold hearted and makes me doubt that he gave Folliard any warning. Just my opinion. On the other hand, he willingly protected the Kid and the others from Lynching in Las Vegas, and that meets with other stories that he was willing to fight to see the process done legally. But in the end, I find Garrett to be one who was seeking both money and status, and didn't care who he took out to achieve that. For all his skill set and experience in private life, he was a nobody when chosen to run for Sheriff in 1880. The Kid's testimony to Frank Angel, his testimony in the Dudley inquiry and against the murderers of Huston Chapman display a young man who knew where the bodies were buried among the Santa Fe Ring powerbrokers. I think that record of his intelligence and the threat that represented was at least an equal measure to the desire to snuff him out as any cattle and horse thievery. The Kid understood, per his statements to reporters, that every killing in the County was put on him, and that the public was being made to see him as an animal. Pat Garrett either took the job for the money, the prestige or as a willing player for the Territory Masters. I can't see him any other way. Can't shed a tear over his eventual ending, either. He finally got the receiving end of what he had dished out to the Kid. He trusted the wrong people and was caught unprepared.

@iainmelville9411 Жыл бұрын

This is, yet again, a great series. I’ll be waiting for the next episode. Thanks Josh.

@WildWestExtravaganza Жыл бұрын

Thanks

@SOBER442011 8 ай бұрын

Halfway through episode 2 and I definitely have a different view of Pat. Your show is hands down the undisputed world heavyweight champion of western history and the one and only when it comes to deep dives into clarity. Love and appreciate your work.

@WildWestExtravaganza 8 ай бұрын

Thank you

@whatyaworkingontoday5018 Жыл бұрын

The very best and hands down my favorite history channel! Damn good show!

@WildWestExtravaganza Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@sandidavis820 Жыл бұрын

Good morning Josh, glad to wake up to your newest story. Have a great day.

@WildWestExtravaganza Жыл бұрын

Good morning, Sandi

@kennedyrowland3272 Жыл бұрын

LETS GOOO! Thanks for the upload. Gonna be a good day!

@WildWestExtravaganza Жыл бұрын

You already know!

@garyolsavsky4667 11 ай бұрын

Josh ,another no nonsense show on Pat Garrett and the Kid ! I will be waiting for the next show. Good Job.

@WildWestExtravaganza 11 ай бұрын

Gracias Gary

@ericcrawford3453 Жыл бұрын

Can't wait to listen to this after work today!

@lawabernathy9256 Жыл бұрын

Im listening to it right now after work 😂😂

@ericcrawford3453 Жыл бұрын

@@lawabernathy9256 you bastard! Just kidding but you lucky dog.

@lawabernathy9256 Жыл бұрын

@@ericcrawford3453 lmao. I am a bit of a bastard lmao.

@donaldpease5535 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Josh!! another great episode, I will certainly look foreword to the next

@WildWestExtravaganza Жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you!

@BBFtB 11 ай бұрын

Great episode brother. So a little interesting detail about something you mentioned. Pat's daughter Ida was born two months before Billy's escape. At this time, the Garrett's were residing at the Whortley Hotel. In May of 1881, Garrett purchased the hotel from former sheriff John Copeland for $275. The fact that Garrett had a newborn daughter was not previously known until 2019. It was discovered by author David G. Thomas. And yes, Garrett did receive the first $500. He did so in February of 1881.

@WildWestExtravaganza 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the info! I didn't know that. From what I saw, Ida passed away fairly young. Any idea what the cause of death was?

@BBFtB 11 ай бұрын

@@WildWestExtravaganza Yes sir. She died at the age of 15 from ulcerated tonsillitis.

@kn1834 5 ай бұрын

Awesome work thank you for such accurate storytelling for us!!

@WildWestExtravaganza 5 ай бұрын

My pleasure!

@snappers_antique_firearms Жыл бұрын

Loved it. So i dont know if i have ever told you. But that Winchester 1873 i have (the one in my post you shared) has a small tie to one of the Regulators that ran with billy. The Regulator Henry Newton brown. Him and 3 other men robbed the bank in Medicine Lodge Kansas. We believe This Winchester belonged to and was with one of the 12 men that chased after the bank robbers. A man name Ned Priest. We even found His initials on the gun. Myself and Garrett from 11 bang bang are gonna make a video eventually. showing all the details and the Evidence. And there's quite a bit of Extremely good evidence.

@WildWestExtravaganza Жыл бұрын

That's awesome! By the way, can you email me when you get a chance? I got something to ask you.

@ericcrawford3453 Жыл бұрын

COOL!!!!

@mistyjames810 11 ай бұрын

Really enjoyed this Josh. I've learned even if I know most of the history it's good to hear it from you! 🤘🤠👍

@WildWestExtravaganza 11 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@docholliday1970 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing !

@WildWestExtravaganza Жыл бұрын

My pleasure, Doc

@richardlincoln8438 Жыл бұрын

Keep up the great work. Thank You Josh.

@WildWestExtravaganza Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@alexgehring1623 Жыл бұрын

" well that ties it, I'm going back " Kris Kristopherson as the kid. Plus that movie has an amazing soundtrack! Thanks to Bob Dylan.

@ericcrawford3453 Жыл бұрын

That is a killer soundtrack you right.

@justinsane7128 11 ай бұрын

@@ericcrawford3453always in the car cd stack

@Charlie.a Жыл бұрын

Amazing work brother thank you.

@WildWestExtravaganza Жыл бұрын

Much appreciated

@plymouthduster225 Жыл бұрын

Another great episode Josh. Have you ever listened to KZfaq channel All Things Billy The Kid? Also is there any chance on Tom Pickett or Billy Wilson having their own episodes?

@WildWestExtravaganza Жыл бұрын

I have seen that channel. I did talk a bit about Wilson and Pickett on the Chavez y Chavez episode. Not sure if you heard it yet.

@BeaverSmashing 11 ай бұрын

Would you be interested in doing an episode on Bill Pidgeon? From what I've read he was part of the Cherokee Bill Gang. My friend stubled onto his gravesite hiking in Utah a few days ago!

@WildWestExtravaganza 11 ай бұрын

Maybe

@swhip897 Жыл бұрын

Dang Josh I'm busy on Wednesdays 😊 Gotta listen later.👌

@WildWestExtravaganza Жыл бұрын

Listen as your leisure, sir

@brendanmcdonnell7483 Жыл бұрын

Great content very enjoyable as always, by the way what do you all think of Billy the kid series on tv, even though its not accurately correct i thought it was great.

@WildWestExtravaganza Жыл бұрын

I haven't seen it yet, unfortunately

@jakeroberts7435 Жыл бұрын

One of my favorite shoot um ups, loved this movie. A little bit more to it, Billy wasn't a Mason, his opponents were. John W. Poe, Garret, Gov.Wallace, the Santa Fe ring, all of them. The cards were stacked from the get go.

@Rollin_L 9 ай бұрын

The west wing of the Lincoln Courthouse Museum (second floor) is still displayed as a Masonic Hall, as it was established by L.G. Murphy.

@iananderson1901 Жыл бұрын

Great one

@rialobran Жыл бұрын

Another entertaining history lesson

@WildWestExtravaganza Жыл бұрын

Gracias

@Wilson-fm4lg Жыл бұрын

Loved it as always josh but this one was a little short like that certain small condition you mentioned but it's always good when is pat and billy

@justinsane7128 11 ай бұрын

Knock knock knocking on Heavans Door. Keep the change Bob.

@gabrielhuerta9553 Жыл бұрын

Great video Josh. I Just saw a video from Daniel Edwards. He mentioned you guys had an interesting conversation. I would love for you guys to do something together.

@WildWestExtravaganza Жыл бұрын

Cool, I'll see if I can find it. We emailed in the past.

@toddchafe1703 9 ай бұрын

Your right about Garretts slyness...it seems though that perhaps this may be because of the fedural juristinction of Garretts teritory.why was that? Can it be connected to the Sante fe ring? Friggin fabulous show !👍

@WildWestExtravaganza 9 ай бұрын

He had jurisdiction after beimg deputized as a deputy US marshal

@steveneely6475 Жыл бұрын

Good job again sir. I do like your style.

@WildWestExtravaganza Жыл бұрын

Thank you kindly

@toddchafe1703 9 ай бұрын

Amegio...Ollinger was also in the so called posse that killed Tunstal.....fabulous show

@aimless6365 Жыл бұрын

Hell yeah, what’s up Josh

@WildWestExtravaganza Жыл бұрын

What's up?

@nevertoopoortotour.3033 2 ай бұрын

It would be alot easy if you put #s on a series of 5

@user-vs1el4vb1q Жыл бұрын

I think he was cuz he was out trying to buy the land when he got bushwhacked when he got shot in the back while he had his pecker in his hand taking a piss so Pat Garrett wasn't one of the richest man around so where the hell did he get the money for the land I used to admire Pat Garrett until I found out the way. He took care of Billy the kid didn't even have the gall enough to go face-to-face with him had the bushwhacking in the dark cuz he knew Billy wood gun his ass down in a heartbeat he was faster than Pat and personally I think he was smarter than him too

@WildWestExtravaganza Жыл бұрын

You should def listen to the rest of the series as I'll be talking about a lot of that. But Pat wasn't buying land when he was killed. The opposite, in fact. He was definitely broke and trying to sell some land.

@garrettmiller7664 Жыл бұрын

Man really love your stuff Spotify listener

@WildWestExtravaganza Жыл бұрын

Thanks Garrett!!!

@hugiefresh379 8 ай бұрын

I read Bob Ollinger, on another custody transport (not Billy) with Pat was eager to kill the prisoner and was constantly goading and drawing on him. Pat grew tired of it ordered Bob to stop it or otherwise he could, "Try me.'

@VVershCSIV Жыл бұрын

Just add some picture changes and you've got me

@WildWestExtravaganza Жыл бұрын

Unfortunately that's not going to happen any time soon

@jarrhoo Жыл бұрын

We really need a Pete Maxwell episode or 2...kina a hinchpen to a lot of the old west.

@WildWestExtravaganza Жыл бұрын

Not a bad idea

@feagal612 Жыл бұрын

Oooooooh yeaaaaah, cheers pard!

@WildWestExtravaganza Жыл бұрын

Cheers

@denisethetford9178 11 ай бұрын

😂Josh... I caught the slip -in 😂

@RemyJackson 10 ай бұрын

Had he claimed they had this conversation prior to the death of Tom O'Folliard, I might be inclined to believe it. But the fact it is claimed to have happened after Garrett has killed O'Folliard znd Charlie Bowdre, as well as Billy's escape from Lincoln and killing Bell and Ollinger, I can't see them having a friendly conversation.

@lawabernathy9256 Жыл бұрын

Another amazing wednesday lol.

@phoradio1277 Жыл бұрын

Josh have you read the book "Billy the Kid as I knew him"? Do you recommend it if so?

@WildWestExtravaganza Жыл бұрын

I've only read excerpts. Stuff like that can be very interesting but it's always hard to know where the truth begins and ends

@phoradio1277 Жыл бұрын

@@WildWestExtravaganza I'll track it down and let you know. Honestly I take all that with a grain of salt. Like Earp, he became so famous because there was no one left to tell the truth😂 Great Show as Always Brother I always visit your sponsors😂 🤜🤛

@benleake6334 Жыл бұрын

So glad I found your channel. Binging like a mofo! Keep 'em coming

@WildWestExtravaganza Жыл бұрын

Welcome aboard!

@ericsimpson1176 Жыл бұрын

Another great episode, by the way I am short but have a big wee wee, does that make me a little big man OR a big A hole? Your conclusion on this would be greatly appreciated.

@middleamerican4673 Жыл бұрын

Josh. That is not the real Billy the Kid in that thumbnail picture. Lol

@WildWestExtravaganza Жыл бұрын

@williamemerson1799 Жыл бұрын

DAMN YER EYES. Now I gotta watch Young Guns 1 and 2 again.🤪 👍🍻

@WildWestExtravaganza Жыл бұрын

Nothing wrong with that!

@casteel765 Жыл бұрын

I feel pat Garrett and Billy the kid were friends.

@striperking6083 11 ай бұрын

With a friend like that who needs enemies ?

@whoopwhoop1584 Жыл бұрын

Daggum good job

@WildWestExtravaganza Жыл бұрын

Gracias

@whoopwhoop1584 Жыл бұрын

Welcome I appreciate your efforts and hope my comments help

@WildWestExtravaganza Жыл бұрын

They do!

@dannysimmons3167 Жыл бұрын

Looks like Barney was a might cowardly, and a liar

@swhip897 Жыл бұрын

Gotta believe Billy stayed cause of that pecker thing. 😮 young men 😊 Invincible ❤❤

@scottwise4800 Жыл бұрын

He was twenty-one years old. His frontal cortex wasn’t fully developed yet. Above average intelligence or not, he demonstrated a lack of good sense.

@WildWestExtravaganza Жыл бұрын

He shoulda got gone but he didn't.

@scottwise4800 Жыл бұрын

I would have got long gone.

@user-vs1el4vb1q Жыл бұрын

I just look at it this way Pat Garrett got what he deserved in the end he got bushwhacked to he got shot in the back so he died the way he killed Billy the kid by bushwhacking

@WildWestExtravaganza Жыл бұрын

That's debatable but I'll be discussing that very thing on next week's episode!

@UnderestimatedA1 11 ай бұрын

😶‍🌫️

@user-vs1el4vb1q Жыл бұрын

Kind of sounds like you need a Bud light

@phredphlintstone6455 Жыл бұрын

Sounds like you don't

@jimmylight4866 10 ай бұрын

Yer saying that bud light drinkers are light in the loafers?

@nevertoopoortotour.3033 2 ай бұрын

I never watched any because i don't have all day to figure out which is which so i gave up

@WildWestExtravaganza 2 ай бұрын

I’ll put them all together as one long video next month

@UnderestimatedA1 11 ай бұрын

A1 ,,.,....,,

@WildWestExtravaganza 11 ай бұрын

Thanks

@godwarrior3403 Жыл бұрын

Oh boy. This Garret fellow is gonna be sour when he finds out Billy's been dead a long time

@WildWestExtravaganza Жыл бұрын

@stephencooper9713 Жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂😂😂 👌🥜

@paulwiggins183 11 ай бұрын

The worst movie Peckinpah ever made. Be better if you didn't refer to it.

@WildWestExtravaganza 11 ай бұрын

I like it

@jimmylight4866 10 ай бұрын

I dunno "Convoy" was pretty awful and an obvious money grab. I mean c'mon a movie based on a song?

@sunnycat69 Жыл бұрын

Stay woke 👌🏻

@rigeltheostrich4791 Жыл бұрын

BECAUSE BEING ON TIME IS RACIST BIGOT

@johnstanley9719 2 ай бұрын

Billy and Pat barely knew each other. Knew of one another. But weren't buddies like you see in the movies.

@CallSignMisha Жыл бұрын

🤠🍻🍻🍻🥃🥃🥃🥃

@rwm4738 Жыл бұрын

No one comes to this channel to to get a woke lecture pal.

@WildWestExtravaganza Жыл бұрын

I don't remember what I said...care to remind me?