Finding the Pat Garrett Murder Site - The Man Who Killed Billy The Kid
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 16 ม.ค. 2024
- Sheriff Pat Garrett is best known as the man who killed Billy the Kid, but nearly 27 years later Garrett himself would be shot and killed in the desert near Las Cruces, New Mexico. While the city has gotten bigger over the years, the spot where Garrett's lifeless body was left on the side of the road still is in a remote area and little visited.
On February 29, 1908, Pat Garrett was riding to Las Cruces with Carl Adamson to meet with a man named Jesse Wayne Brazel, who Garrett had been feuding with over goats. Along the way, Brazel arrived on horseback. The meeting would end with Brazel (or someone else) putting two bullets in Garrett.
In this video we travel into the New Mexico desert to find the exact spot where Pat Garrett lost his life. Along the way we find traces of the old roads and talk about what happened in the desert near Las Cruces that day. Then we head to the old Las Cruces Masonic Cemetery to visit Pat Garrett's grave.
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This is a very simple presentation, no fluff and no exaggeration -- we really appreciate what you do Steve!
Welcome to the channel. I recommend spending the next few weeks watching and catching up.
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Totally inaccurate
@@chrislouden7329 Totally a troll!
The grave marker in the Masonic cemetery is not where Patt Garrett was originally buried. He was buried a short distance east of there, near a railroad. My brother and me were exploring the bushes and mesquite trees along the sides of the tracks, looking for old bottles. While digging around, we found his actual grave and marker. It was completely overgrown with brush. We also found 5 or 6 other Graves. This was in 1962. It was probably around 40 years or so later that his remains were moved to this location. I'm 74 now.
That begs the question, did you find any old bottles to sell?
Thank you for that bit of history
In 2015 highway worker found a Catholic cemetery along interstate 19 at Rio Rico az. In 94 I found a inkwell in Prescott Arizona and it still had a quill in it near the courthouse. Keep on hunting. Thanks for sharing. I am only 70.
I did the same that year in El Paso, redeeming them for the two cent deposit. One item we bought in return was a little round cardboard container filled with peanuts, but can’t remember the brand. And of course the atomic fireball jawbreakers.
@@markwright6045was recently at the Rio Rico cemetery. It’s in bad shape and needs some attention.
Well, that was definitely a 'sidetrack' adventure. That was way out there. I wonder how anyone could make a living raising any kind of livestock in that range.
ETA: As Steve says, Garrett's ranch is actually up in Dog Canyon, east of the murder site by a long ways. A fair amount of water up there, and, as Mark Twain said, "Whiskey is for drinking. Water's for fighting over." I got to researching a bit because I have a recording by the late folksinger Utah Phillips about Dog Canyon and murder over water and livestock, which, not surprisingly, involved Pat Garrett and a shootout with a locally prominent rancher, who was acquitted of the murder of another deputy. Wild times. Thanks for the video, Steve. You're one of my favorite history teachers!
Utah Phillips and his Moose Turd Pie story.
I just want to thank you for mentioning Utah Phillips. I never heard of him and I'm up in years, si I went to his YT site and listened to 3 songs. I'm completely won over! Many thanks for this gem.
@@joepeach997 MY Gawd!! That's Moose Turd Pie!!!
I'll leave the punch line be.
Another excellent video, Steve. It's amazing what historical treasures are found in this part of the old Southwest, hopefully you have a lot more in store for us this year.
Steve, I was an Umpire in Portales NM back in the early 90's. One day the Lincoln County sheriff was watching the game. Between games I put a for sale sign on his sheriff's car and to see Billy the Kid as the salesman. The Sheriff's wife thought it was funny. The Sheriff a few days later, no so much. I had a great laugh! Thanks for the great adventures!
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Another little appreciated fact - the site of the 1947 Roswell UFO incident was on W.W. "Mac" Brazel's ranch. Mac was Wayne's nephew. The ranch was at one time owned by Pat Garrett. Also, Oliver Lee and Albert Fountain is an interesting bit of history in the area. Pat Garrett was involved in that one too.
As Archaeologists for Human Systems Research in the 90s we spent time on WSMR looking at some of the properties Garrett owned and also looking for clues regarding other deaths related to many fraudulent land deals, such as AJ Fountain and his son's disappearance. One clue related that their bodies had been put in a horse corral owned by Lee and were pounded to dust, we found nothing unsurprisingly.
@@arkboy3Sounds like he was a shady man who died a shady death in a place with little shade ….( Pat Garrett )
@@panchopistola8298 Once word got out that he killed Billy the Kid in the manner he did, he gained the reputation as a "bushwacker", which is something you didn't want. He was shunned by a lot of people after that. It explains why nobody kicked up much of a fuss when he died. I mean, imagine going into a sheriff's office and confessing to a murder and the sheriff's like "oh yeah? Go home". Such was Garrett's low reputation
@@telesniper2 yeah
There's so much to see across the southwest desert and you're doing a wonderful job of taking us there one stop at a time, every week. Happy Humpday, Thanks Steve.
When I was young, I had a Sheriff Garrett action figure and it's interesting how I was instantly attracted to this story because of that. I appreciate your research and videography.
I live about 1/2 mile from the murder site. I can see the area our home is in your video. A few months ago we finally found the exact spot! We took our cruiser down that path next to the poles and found it! Thank you for this! Enjoyed it very much, and your information is spot on. I just can't get enough information on Billy! So many good books about him, Mills, Utley, Burns, etc., all so interesting!
How is it a “murder site” when the killing was justified? Doesn’t that make it the last resting place for a criminal?
Thanks Steve - another great one. A few years ago I worked over the pass at White Sands Missile Range, so drove the powerline trail to his monument, and also visited the cemetery. Appreciate you taking us on these adventures. In Las Cruces for curiosities there’s the world’s largest chili pepper, and on I-10 just west of town a huge roadrunner monument. When you get up close to it and see how it’s made, it’s pretty remarkable…or strange…or both.
Let's go, Cruces! I went to college at NMSU and loved it. New Mexico has such an incredibly cool and rich history. Thanks for sharing!
Yes, there is so much history in that area. I wish I could have stayed for a few weeks.
That part of New Mexico has such a colourful past that many people know nothing about. When my husband and I lived there we hiked all over the Organ Mountains. It's a great place to hike and take pictures. My husband was a nature photographer so we had many pictures of that area that I've lost since he passed. Thank you so much for your great videos. You are one of the very few TH-camrs that I follow every week. Your videos are simple but very informative.
I grew up in Las Cruces ( a *long* time ago), and I clearly remember getting speared by a long cactus needle on a hike up and around "A" mountain. 😫
@@StanFarleyMusic Was the cactus visible or was it hiding in clumps of grass ready to surprise you? South Dakota (west half) has an abundance of those little cactus clumps. They will spear right through the bottom of a cowboy boot, as well as make your truck tires like like porcupines and flatten them. So you have to put super tough tires on your truck which are higher priced.
@@jameshickok2349 I'm not sure if it was hidden or if I wasn't watching close enough, but it definitely didn't feel good.
The survey marker is a Section Corner. Part of the old "Township and Range" system.
Still in use! In fact, the local electric company uses township section and government lot numbers for your account! 😎✌️
My wife, my youngest daughter, and I went out that way about 2 or 3 years ago...before the "Friends of Pat Garrett" put up that newer marker. We drove out to the site on that dirt road along the high school. When my wife saw that hill behind the murder site, so said there was no way we were going to drive up there. My youngest daughter and I are big history buffs, so it was pretty cool to see. While doing a bit of research on what and where it happened, I read that the original stone marker with the cross on it was put there by Pat Garrett's son. After a little bit of exploring, we headed off to Hatch for some chilis!
Awesome video, Steve. Thanks for posting.
You're welcome.
As one who greatly enjoys history I love it when theres a new video from you. Always great work my man.
I used to live in a house that was nestled up to the Organ mountains and would be able to hike out to that spot. That’s cool you’re out here rn!
Those mountains look so impressive in the background throughout the area. I wish I would have had time to visit them.
The man supposedly pulls a shotgun and in so doing gets shot in the back of the his head. Wild west indeed. Thanks Steve.
Thank you.
Poor Pat was just frustrated at the prospect of having 1800 stinky goats🐐 on his ranch.😟
I think that we can all sympathize with that! 🤠
One of my great uncles was the arresting officer Felipe Lucero.
Brazel turned himself in.
My great uncle who was 12 told of how there was Pat Garrett dead with his feet hanging off the back of the wagon when they brought him back to Las Cruces
Pat Garrett was at the time one of the most famous people in the world
Probably one of my relatives.
It was Simon Lucero 12 years old
My grandmother’s brother
I am enjoying your channel more and more. Very straightforward and no BS. Subscribed!!
Steve, this is why I instantly subscribed, the first time I watched your channel. I enjoy the history lesson in every video.
GREAT JOB on your videos! I love that your cover all the details, but don't drag everything out in an extremely long video. Please keep making more! We LOVE them!! 👍
When I asked my Grandfather, who was born in La Luz, New Mexico, in 1896, what was his earliest memory, he said it was a barbecue celebration of Garrett's death in the town square of Tularosa, New Mexico. Surprised by his remark I said how can that be and he said Garrett was a big time rustler of cattle in the region. He ran most of the stolen cattle across the border into Mexico.
So he started out as a crook, became a Sheriff, and then his life returned and ended as a criminal. Makes sense.
Which had always left me conflicted on him killing billy. I believe he had a soft spot for the kid, and being from that life himself, may have helped billy "disappear"? Idk...its cool to think about.
He was known to be a piece of garbage until the 1940s when movies changed perception. He was a corrupt cop who murdered a man by shooting him in the back.
And that makes sense cause goats kill the landscape for cattle. And with wars and the country growing beef was a way to get rich quick and goats would ruin that.
Interesting and informative look at the murder site of Pat Garrett. Once again your narration Steve is top notch.
Another great job on your story, Steve!
Thanks again Mike for the great story and presentation.
Pat Garrett is a great great great Uncle of mine. John Garett was his brother and he is my great great great grandfather. I've grown up hearing the stories of Pat Garrett and this was a cool video that just randomly popped up for me today. Great Job!
Nice! My cousin is a huge Billy The Kid/ Pat Garrett history buff and collector, he owns Pat Garrett’s Lincoln County Sheriffs badge and one of his Colt revolvers. I’ve had the pleasure of holding it on several occasions
TY for the time and effort you put into this!
That area is so cool, I was in Organ/ Las Cruces for two weeks a couple of years ago and I remembered that sign and had to click on the video! The Organ Mountains are absolutely majestic and are definitely worth a visit! Thanks for this really interesting and visually beautiful side track adventure. New sub here and I love a good sidetrack adventure! Can't wait to watch the rest of your videos
I wondered what ever happened to Pat Garrett, so thank you for sharing your story with all of the people who watches it. 👏👍🏼
I think you do a great job narrating your material and and videos keep up the good😊
Thanks!
Fascinating story. Thank you for sharing. Great job as always.
Steve, another great adventure. I always love your vids. Thanks!
Thank you.
You do such interesting stuff. Keep it up!
Been watching this channel for a while. So excited to see you exploring my home state!
Another great video. Thanks Steve.
Lovely vid mate. Thanks
The drone footage really adds to the expanse of the surrounding landscape, these stories are so well done thank you!
I really enjoy the style of your videos, thanks for taking the time to share them.
I appreciate you sharing your vacations with us
Our pleasure!
great stuff, thanks for sharing!
Great history and video! Thanks!
Great story. Thank you for taking us with you. Love your trips.
Hey great video man! Thanks alot! This is the kind of content i love!
Thank you for the Video!
Steve another great video, your research and facts relating to the story are extremely interesting! The videoing of the site and narration are very well done, you have shown places that I probably would never go to. Thanks for getting me out of my recliner and out into the wild, well done!
Awesome channel Steve! I recently found your channel, watched a couple of videos, and immediately subscribed!
Thank you for the presentation
Thanks for your videos. Simple and plain.
Great job on this👍🏻👍🏻
Steve, you have a great laid-back, but very professional style of presenting history that really draws a viewer into your videos. You present history in the proper way, as the fascinating tale REAL history always is. I'm a new subscriber, presently exploring all your past work. Keep up the great work, and best wishes from the Clinch Mountain area of Tennessee and Virginia, where Daniel Boone blazed the Wilderness Road into Kentucky along the Warrior's Path of the Cherokee and Shawnee! Grew up here, so history has been in my blood for all of my 67 years. As an Over The Road Trucker, I often get through the Western areas you are exploring. Driving is never boring when the road comes alive with history. I greatly appreciate your quality presentations.
I would love to get back to that area. Rebecca Boone is the sister of my direct ancestor and have always been interested in Daniel Boone.
Splendid job on this. Thanks for your work and research putting it together. 👍🏼
Glad you enjoyed it!
I want to say that I like your delivery. You have a good voice, you dont try to sound silly, or too many jokes. But you also keep it edited, to the point, and professional. I'd watch your videos again. Too many youtubers make it about them, when really its the content that we want. But if they do a good job, then its twice the reason to watch.
Such a great presentation of little known history. Thank you Steve!
Thank you.
Thank you for another excellent video!
Well done ! Appreciate your presentation
Truly enjoy your channel and the history lessons. Thank you!
We are hoping to visit Las Cruces this weekend. Thanks for the good videos. Greetings from El Centro, California
I definitely recommend checking out Mesilla if you go to Las Cruces. Lots of history within a few blocks.
Thank you! We did visit Mesilla and had lunch there. Cool little historic town.
An excellent report. Congrats
Thank you.
Good video. I'm gonna stick a gold star on your forehead for keeping the music in the background and not drowning out the narrative. Such good communication.
Great Vid Keep Em coming
Interesting. Thanks for making it.
Another Steve classic. Thank you
Steve, just suscribed. Great stuff! Authentic, real, honest and straight-forward. Keep it up. Really enjoy your old west material. Not sure where you find your facts. Thanks, keep it up. Kelvin
Here's one for you. The Brazel that was tried for and acquitted of the murder of Pat Garrett was related to the ranch family where the Roswell UFO incident occurred.
Thank you for that info,
Conspiracy theory.
Wow. I was wondering why brazel sounded sooo familiar.
You are correct and their ranch is not anywhere near Roswell.
I was wondering about that! Thanks for the info!😎
Love your travels and history lesson Steve great work
Another great video. Full of facts and always interesting.
Excellent video Steve. But then all of your videos are extremely interesting, I enjoy all of your work and look forward to more!
Just found your channel..love your content, and you do a great job of narration and provide a lot of info on interesting unique places...thanks for the videos
Nice work, thanks. Subbed.
Great Job. I love the steel guitar in the background. I like your direct to the point presentations.
Good vid. Thanks for the info.
Thank you.
Good video…. Interesting. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for watching!
That was awesome ! I really enjoyed it ! Thank you !
Looks like you had lots of fun in New Mexico, exploring obscure history. Excellent video!
Great stuff, thank you
Awesome soundtrack and pace of the video
Another interesting story. Thanks as always.
Yet another fascinating place and history lesson as Told by the one & only Sidetrack Steve. Thanks as always for your videos man, they truly are very well done & edited and as always entertaining. Stay safe Brotha on your travels.😎👍
Pat Garrett was”Seeing a man about a horse” at the time of his death. Few today know what that means.
😂 … I am old enough to remember that one , it has been a few decades since i heard that one lol
Thanks for your always outstanding content. You breathe life into anecdotes from history in a unique way.
You have a great voice for narration. Excellent research and video content. VERY interesting historical information. Thanks!!
Thanks Steve keep up the great work.
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Well done video!
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Great vid Steve.
Thanks.
@@SidetrackAdventures your lessons keep us coming back for more and more. The SDSU staff should consider you a visiting Prof. position !
thanks again Steve for a great historical tale. I love Billy the Kid history as well. You should do a video on Lincoln New Mexico. fascinating
Steve,
Just want to say that I love your content, I am a blind individual, and I like how you plan the actual happenings when you’re describing things that you’re seeing, because we as blind individuals are actually seen through your eyes. I am a new subscriber, actually as of today. Keep it up man don’t stop what you’re doing. You are doing a good job.
I have been listening, in a matter of speaking to your content and you make it interesting each time you explaining the actual happenings in each story. Thanks again.
Thank you, I appreciate it.
I always hit the like on your videos before I watch because I know Its gonna be Great!!
Thanks for this bit of history.
Amazing history..love your videos.
Great work, enjoy your videos and explorations,
Thank you!
Hi Steve.
Came across your videos purely by chance and have found them to be very interesting and well presented.
Consequently I have subscribed and look forward to more of your content.
Regards from the UK.
Thank you. I appreciate it!
Thanks Steve! Just noticed Garrett’s kids died at just 31 and 32 years old. Kinda sad too. I’ve been to Las Cruces, which of course means “the crosses.” New Mexico is beautiful and historic - thanks again! 👌🏽
I wonder if the Garrett family line survived to this day when everyone met their demises so young.
Did he have a blind daughter?
Very good job. Always wondered if location was still marked
this is great stuff!
Dude I’ve watched you grow to over 100k subscribers and we San Diegans are proud of your accomplishments love your video’s ❤ keep it up 🎉
Thanks! I hopefully have some more San Diego area stuff coming up. The recent weather made me put a couple things off.
Good show and information
Really interesting. Thanks Steve
Great job……you kept me all the way to the end .