Old west outlaws

Explore the lives of some of the most fearless and remarkable women who made their mark in the wild and untamed American West

"Old West Cowboy" photos with supporting text, part 3

Charles E. "Black Bart" Boles, 1828-1917, brandishing a Colt Walker. ( This image is oriented correctly )

During the early days of mugshots, the American frontier was teeming with outlaws and bandits, making it a prime location for capturing their images. This gallery of Wild West mugshots…

Their iconic status endures, despite their history of violent crime.

Pat Garrett killed Billy the Kid

John Gardner Sam Bass Gang

One thing the Old West didn't lack was men who were ready for a gunfight. Men such as these were called gunmen, pistoleers, and shootists; the term

Drunk and armed sums up the rank and file of the warriors who fought on both sides of the Lincoln County War. Experts cannot agree on the identity of this foursome.

[newsbox] The Reasonable Man Rule[/newsbox] In the rule of law, evidence must support the actions of “l’homme moyen senuel”, a reasonable person. However, in the case of Jesse Jam…