This man killed his first victim at the age of 12. By the time he was 15 he had become an expert shot. As he was almost 6 feet tall, strong and quick in shooting, people were afraid of him. However, the $1,300 reward made some ordinary citizens work out an elaborate plan to capture him.
- Dutch Charley
- Billy the Kid
- Butch Cassidy
- Cherokee Bill
Answer
The correct answer is D) Cherokee Bill.
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