He Killed

It's been said that he killed a man for every year of his life. That would make his total about twenty one, but nine would be a more accurate number according to historical documentation. Although he killed he was not what you'd call a wanton killer outlaw. If given a choice not to kill, that would have been his choice for sure. He killed in self defense, he killed in an act of war, he killed in the line of duty and then he killed once more. He killed to escape his execution. In all honesty, I would have killed just like he if I were in the same situation. Billy the Kid wasn't your quint essential classic killer outlaw. A poor victim of circumstance is what would describe Billy the Kid's life more.