CHEROKEE BILL

1876-1896

Crawford Goldsby, better known as ‘Cherokee Bill’, was a notorious outlaw, with some historians believing he killed his first victim at the age of 12. Bill was captured and sentenced by Judge Isaac Parker. His appeal was hampered by an unsuccessful escape attempt, during which he killed a guard. He was sentenced for execution on 17 March 1896. When asked for any final words, he stated: “I came here to die, not to make a speech.”