Ben Kilpatrick
American outlaw (1874–1912) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Ben Kilpatrick (January 5, 1874 – March 12, 1912) was an American outlaw during the closing years of the American Old West. He was a member of the Wild Bunch gang led by Butch Cassidy and Elzy Lay. He was arrested for robbery and served about 10 years of his 15-year sentence. Upon his release from prison, he returned to crime and was killed by a hostage during a train robbery.
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Born | (1874-01-05)January 5, 1874 Coleman County, Texas, United States |
Died | March 12, 1912(1912-03-12) (aged 38) Sanderson, Texas, United States |
Cause of death | Head trauma |
Nationality | American |
Other names | The Tall Texan |
Occupation | Cowboy |
Allegiance | Butch Cassidy's Wild Bunch |
Conviction(s) | Robbery |
Criminal penalty | 15 years |
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