The Wild West was a time of lawlessness and chaos, and nowhere was this more evident than in the actions of the notorious outlaws who roamed the frontier. These were men who lived outside the law, often resorting to violence and robbery to get what they wanted.

Infamous Outlaws of the Wild West

1. Jesse James - Perhaps the most well-known outlaw of the Wild West, Jesse James was a notorious bank and train robber who terrorized the Midwest during the late 1800s. He was finally killed by a member of his own gang in 1882.

2. Billy the Kid - Another famous outlaw, Billy the Kid was a notorious cattle rustler and gunslinger who was said to have killed 21 men. He was finally caught and executed in 1881.

3. Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid - This duo were bank and train robbers who operated throughout the West during the late 1800s. They were eventually forced to flee to South America, where they were killed in a shootout with Bolivian soldiers in 1908.

4. John Wesley Hardin - Known for his quick temper and deadly aim, John Wesley Hardin was a notorious gunfighter who killed over 40 men during his life of crime. He was finally captured and sentenced to prison in 1878.

5. Belle Starr - One of the few female outlaws of the Wild West, Belle Starr was a notorious horse thief and smuggler who operated primarily in Oklahoma during the late 1800s. She was killed in 1889, but her legend lived on.

These are just a few of the most notorious outlaws of the Wild West. Many others roamed the frontier during this time, each with their own stories of crime and violence.

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