Billy the Kid Rides Again

In 2003, three sheriffs embark on a quest to prove that Pat Garrett killed Billy the Kid, challenging the claims of Brushy Bill from Texas. With the support of New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson, they initiate a court battle to exhume Billy and his mother for DNA evidence. The narrative unfolds as "Billy" seeks to voice his story in court, while the towns of Fort Sumner and Silver City fiercely defend their cemeteries against the threat of exhumation. Author Jay Miller investigates the financial backing behind this unusual legal fight, revealing the complexities of legend and history.