Outlaws of the Old West were known for using multiple aliases and different disguises to elude law enforcement. One famous photo, believed to show members of the Wild Bunch, has been called into question by historian Daniel Buck. The identities of the men in the photo, taken in 1892, are disputed due to inconsistencies with known information about the outlaws.
Several issues with the identifications of the men in the photo have been raised, including discrepancies in height, age, and involvement in the gang. Despite the claims made by the Metropolitan Museum of Art, questions remain unresolved regarding the accuracy of the identities.
Misidentification of outlaws was common in the Wild West, with cases like the mistaken identity of Tom McCarty being killed instead of his brother Bill after a bank robbery. Allegations have also been made about the true identity of Harvey Logan, aka Kid Curry, and Ethel Place, girlfriend of the Sundance Kid.
The debate over the fate of Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, who were believed to have died in Bolivia, continues to this day. Sightings and claims of their return to the United States have fueled speculation, adding to the mystery surrounding these infamous outlaws.
The enduring fascination with the Wild Bunch and other outlaws from the Old West ensures that photographs and stories depicting their lives will continue to captivate audiences for years to come.
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