Lincoln County Sheriff's Office, New Mexico
End of Watch Thursday, April 28, 1881
Add to My HeroesJames W. Bell
Deputy Sheriff James Bell and Deputy Marshal Robert Olinger, of the United States Marshals Service, were shot and killed during an escape attempt by the notorious outlaw Billy the Kid.
Deputy Bell is buried in Cedarvale Cemetery, White Oaks, Lincoln County, New Mexico.
Bio
- Age 28
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Shot and killed
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Most Recent Reflection
View all 18 ReflectionsThey always said Bob was a Bully, but James and Billy got along well, I found this and thought it interesting
After being shot Bell managed to stumbled outside but fell dead near the doorway. When Billy later passed his body he was heard to mutter "I'm sorry I had to kill you, but couldn't help it".
Bell was taken back to his home of White Oaks and buried in the cemetery.
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