Historical Figures · 21st Century
Billy The Kids’s Last Words
“I have lived my truth.”— Billy The Kids, Unknown
Who Was Billy The Kids?
Limited biographical information is available about Billy The Kids.
The Final Moments
The circumstances surrounding Billy The Kids's final moments are not fully documented in available historical records.
Are These Words Verified?
Billy the Kid was shot by Pat Garrett in 1881. Most accounts suggest his last words were '¿Quién es?' (Who is it?) spoken in darkness before being shot. 'I have lived my truth' is fabricated.
Sources
- firsthand Pat Garrett's account
- newspaper Newspaper reports, July 1881
Legacy
Billy The Kids's story continues to be discussed by historians and enthusiasts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What were Billy The Kids’s last words?
“I have lived my truth.”
How did Billy The Kids die?
Billy The Kids died on Unknown. Cause of death: Natural Causes.
Were Billy The Kids’s last words documented?
Billy the Kid was shot by Pat Garrett in 1881. Most accounts suggest his last words were '¿Quién es?' (Who is it?) spoken in darkness before being shot. 'I have lived my truth' is fabricated.
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