: New scholarly works, such as George R. Matthews’ 2025 biography , utilize newly accessible archival material to provide a more complete "humanizing portrait" of his early life, including his education and family relocations.
: You can visit conflicting historical markers: the "Real Grave of Billy the Kid" in Fort Sumner, New Mexico , and the grave of "Brushy Bill" Roberts (who claimed to be Billy) in Hamilton, Texas . Media Representations billythekiddie
: The PBS American Experience collection features expert interviews and historical context that frame him as a "Robin Hood" figure for the disenfranchised in the Hispanic community. : New scholarly works, such as George R