What cowboy had the most kills?

1. John Wesley Hardin
John Wesley Hardin
John Wesley Hardin (May 26, 1853 – August 19, 1895) was an American Old West outlaw, gunfighter, and controversial folk icon. Hardin often got into trouble with the law from an early age. He killed his first man at the age of 15, claiming he did so in self-defense. This ferrotype photograph is a mirror image of Hardin.
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. In a relatively short life, famed outlaw and gunslinger
gunslinger
The gunfighter could be a lawman, outlaw, cowboy, or shooting exhibitionist, but was more commonly a hired gun who made a living with his weapons in the Old West.
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John Wesley Hardin established himself as easily the most bloodthirsty figure of the Old West, and is credited with the deaths of no less than 42 people.
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Who was the most deadliest cowboy?

William Preston Longley (October 6, 1851 – October 11, 1878), also known as Wild Bill Longley, was an American Old West outlaw and gunfighter noted for his ruthless nature, speed with a gun, quick temper, and unpredictable demeanor. He is considered to have been one of the deadliest gunfighters in the Old West.
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Who was the baddest cowboy in the West?

Many infamous outlaws terrorized the Old West, gunslingers like Billy the Kid and John Wesley Hardin. But one name stands out as the most efficient, elusive killer of the bunch—Deacon Jim Miller. His dastardly deeds included the first documented murder on the South Plains.
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Who has the highest kill count in history?

Who has the highest kill count in history? But both Hitler and Stalin were outdone by Mao Zedong. From 1958 to 1962, his Great Leap Forward policy led to the deaths of up to 45 million people—easily making it the biggest episode of mass murder ever recorded.
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Who is the greatest gunslinger in history?

Gunslingers: Top 10 Guns of the Most Famous or Infamous
  1. Wyatt Earp. Wyatt Earp is one of the more famous gunslingers of the Old West. ( ...
  2. Billy the Kid. Billy the Kid was photographed with and known to have used the Winchester Model 1873. ( ...
  3. Jesse James. ...
  4. Annie Oakley. ...
  5. Doc Holliday. ...
  6. Wild Bill Hickock. ...
  7. Belle Starr. ...
  8. Butch Cassidy.
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Deadliest Gunslingers of the Old West



Who was the deadliest outlaw ever?

In total, Billy the Kid killed eight men on his murder spree. He solidified his name in outlaw lore and became a famous fugitive whose story lives on in Hollywood and TV. Wild Bill may hold the title of the deadliest gunslinger in the whole West.
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Who was the most brutal outlaw?

The Baddest Country Outlaws
  • Billy the Kid (1859 – 1881) ...
  • Sam Bass (1851 – 1878) ...
  • Felipe Espinosa (1836 – 1863) ...
  • Belle Starr (1848 – 1889) ...
  • Hoodoo Brown (1856 – ?) ...
  • Doc Holiday (1851 – 1887) ...
  • Jim Miller (1866 – 1909) ...
  • Bonnie and Clyde (1910, 1909 – 1934)
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Who was the first to ever kill?

In the Abrahamic religions, the first ever murder was committed by Cain against his brother Abel out of jealousy. In the past, certain types of homicide were lawful and justified.
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Which American soldier has the highest kill count?

With 2,746 confirmed kills, Sgt. 1st Class Dillard Johnson is the deadliest American soldier on record — and maybe the most humble.
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How many people did John Wick kill?

The series debut, John Wick, features 77 on-screen deaths at John's hands — a number that rose considerably in John Wick: Chapter Two as John made some powerful enemies and sought revenge. Most recently, John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum found John on the run with only time for 94 kills along the way.
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What was a cowboys greatest fear?

One of the greatest fears was the stampede, which could result in lost or dead cattle or cowboys. One method of containing a stampede was to get the cattle to run in a circle, where the steer would eventually tire.
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Who was the legendary cowboy?

Norman Carl Odam (born September 5, 1947, in Lubbock, Texas), known professionally as the Legendary Stardust Cowboy, is an outsider performer who is considered one of the pioneers of the genre that came to be known as psychobilly in the 1960s. Lubbock, Texas, U.S.
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Who was the last cowboy outlaw?

On the evening of March 13, 1939 near Cody, Wyoming, Earl Durand – a mountain man who lived off the land – killed several out-of-season elk in Wyoming's northern wilderness.
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Who was the coolest cowboy?

The 10 best screen cowboys - in pictures
  • Gary Cooper. Born in Montana, Cooper became an authentic star in the first major sound western, The Virginian (1929), heir apparent to the great silent cowboy William S Hart. ...
  • John Wayne. ...
  • James Stewart. ...
  • Henry Fonda. ...
  • Randolph Scott. ...
  • Gregory Peck. ...
  • Paul Newman. ...
  • Clint Eastwood.
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Who was the last gunslinger in the West?

After murdering an estimated 25 men (mostly law officers), committing at least 43 robberies, 12 or more one-on-one hold ups and making at least six jail breaks Harry Tracy, the last gunfighter of the Old West, was dead at age 27.
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Who was the best black cowboy?

Black Cowboys' Place in American History
  • Bass Reeves (1838-1910)
  • William “Bill” Pickett (1870-1932)
  • “Stagecoach” Mary Fields (1832-1914)
  • Nat Love (1854-1921)
  • Bose Ikard (1843-1929)
  • George Glenn (1850-1931)
  • Mary Ellen Pleasant (1814-1903)
  • Addison Jones (1845-1926)
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Who is the American best sniper?

Known as the deadliest sniper in U.S. military history, Navy Seal Chris Kyle, who served during the Iraq War, has become renowned as the American Sniper.
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Which branch has the best snipers?

The USMC Scout Sniper School is widely regarded in the military as the finest sniper training program. The Marines offer a tremendous program that trains eligible sniper candidates in all branches of the armed services.
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Who was the first person God killed?

The narrative is notably unclear on God's reason for rejecting Cain's sacrifice. Some traditional interpretations consider Cain to be the originator of evil, violence, or greed. According to Genesis, Cain was the first human born and the first murderer.
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Who is the first female serial killer?

Aileen Wuornos, 46, was executed by lethal injection on Oct. 9, 2002, for the deaths of six men along Central Florida highways in 1989 and 1990. She was known as America's first female serial killer. Wuornos appears in court in December 1991.
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Who was the first to be killed by God?

The first person to die is Abel at the hands of his brother, which is also the first time that blood is mentioned in the Bible (4:10–11).
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Who was the fastest gun of the Old West?

Bob Munden was listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as “The Fastest Man with a Gun Who Ever Lived”. One journalist reckoned that if Munden had been at the OK Corral in Tombstone, Arizona, on October 26, 1881, the gunfight would have been over in 5 to 10 seconds.
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How did cowboys sleep in the rain?

In rainy, snowy, windy, and/or sleety weather, he pulled up the canvas flaps of his roll and remained snug and warm (the waterproof tarpaulin underneath him kept ground moisture from seeping in). If the roll was covered with snow and ice during the night, the extra weight made it that much warmer inside.
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How tall were cowboys?

The average height of the cowboys in the “Wild West” of the 19th century was around 155 centimeters. When cowboys came riding a tamed mustang, no taller than an overgrown pony, it did not exactly add to their magnificent look.
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