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Escape from Lincoln County Jail
- When
- April 28, 1881
- Where
- Lincoln County Jail
Bonney killed deputies Bell and Ollinger on April 28, 1881, in Mesilla, escaping custody while Sheriff Garrett was away.
Deputy Bob Olinger took five prisoners for a meal, leaving James Bell alone with Bonney. Bonney killed Bell and Ollinger, stole a horse, and rode out of town. The escape occurred in Mesilla, New Mexico, defying a death sentence imposed earlier that month.
Sources
- Billy the Kid Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-21
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