New here with questions

[pauls]

Hello All,

I have recently become fascinated with this story and I have read the basic arguments on both sides as to weather Bushy is or is not the real "Kid" however I have to admit I am inclined to believe it is true. I have a couple questions that are probably old news to most of you so maybe you can help me out or point me in the right direction for documentation.

First, it seems accepted that Bushy had scars that would be consistent with the Kid. My question is has any medical person commented that these scars are consistent with gunshot wounds which I am assuming the cause of Billy's scars ? If they are and he is not Billy, than were did he receive the wounds ?

Second, Bushy's age at time of death seems to be in debate, thus the DOB , wouldn't a Doctor be able to determine that with some degree of accuracy ?

Thanks
Paul S.

[pauls]

Also, the Evens fellow that first provided the lead to Bushy, does anyone have information about his credibility and ties to Bushy ? How about the Lawyer and his background ?

[Wayne Land]

Pauls,

Welcome to the board. I think you'll find it informative and enjoyable. As to your questions. I don't think Brushy's scars have ever been commented on by a physician. I assume he saw a physician after his stroke but I don't know that for sure and no one has ever produced any records that I know of. I've seen a copy of the death certificate but possibly there is a coroner's report that could shed some light. I don't know. Maybe someone in the Hico area could try and research that? Anyway, it is an excellent question. Same with the age question. Someone would need to research any possible records.

"Joe Hines," who reported Brushy's identity to Morrison, was claimed to be Jesse Evans, a participant in the Lincoln County War who went to jail and was later released and never heard from again (until Morrison reported meeting him). Morrison was doing some legal research for him regarding an inheritance. However, some say Joe Hines was not really Jesse Evans. Author Brett Hall, claims to have proven that Hines' real identity was Jimmy Campbell. Others claim Hines wasn't even the one who told Morrison how to find Brushy but that he only referred him to J. Frank Dalton who then gave Brushy's contact info to Morrison.

You'll find this type of confusion of what is factual and what is hearsay all over the story of Brushy Bill. I hope you can help us sort it out. Have fun on the board.

Wayne Land, Administrator

[pauls]

Thank you for the reply Wayne. It certainly is interesting with valid arguments on both sides and at a glance I would dismiss the Bushy claim however after reading some points that we can validate such as the most recent facial recognition study and the conflicts in statements by Poe, Garrett and the other deputy at the scene it begins to raise questions. I am assuming what I have read about these statements are documented. There does appear to be credible evidence to raise question or reasonable doubt in the Garrett account of events. I am reading there are numerous conflicts in statements , sworn or other wise regarding events that night but even if the claims of conflicting statements are only 50% the story reeks of a cover up.

I wonder has there ever been a DNA done for Bushy ? I believe we are certain the Billy is of Irish decent. I test such as Ancestry would provide that information. It wouldn't prove identity but at least a start?

I am sure members have covered much of what I am asking and will read thru the board to catch up.

[Wayne Land]

Brushy is buried in Hamilton, TX and that city has refused to allow exhumation to obtain DNA.

[pauls]

Well, that certainly is a bit of a road block

Would you know if that story about a retired law man recognizing Bushy as the kid years later in Texas is true or just a tale passed around ?

[Wayne Land]

I have no reason to believe it is false. As for proof of it's voracity, we have no documentation, sworn statement, etc., just the story as told by his family. I for one, believe it happened. Did the old guy just make a mistake? Possibly. But according to the story he was adamant in his ID of Brushy and remained so the rest of his life.

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