BILLY THE KID’S LAST LIE: Ballistic Proof He Faked His Death and Died Rich in Arizona

Billy the Kid’s "grave" is empty. Using 21st-century forensics, this episode debunks the myth of Pat Garrett’s famous kill shot. Instead, we trace the Kid’s escape to Arizona—where he lived as "John Miller," a wealthy cattle baron with 5 children—through DNA-matched hair from his mother’s Bible and a .44 caliber bullet lodged in a ranch wall matching his pistol. Historian Jerry Skinner admits: "The West’s greatest outlaw conned us all." Skip to 44:00 for the exhumation evidence.🔪 Thanks for listening to Criminal Empire: Mafia Mysteries & Serial Killers – exploring the darkest corners of organized crime and the minds of killers.📲 Stay connected: Facebook Mk-Ultra CAST | X @MkUltracast💬 Share your theories, favorite cases, and episode ideas with us online.🎙️ Because every empire leaves a trail of secrets.