Belle Starr Outlaw

The outlaw Belle Starr is killed when an unknown assailant fatally wounds the famous “Bandit Queen” with two shotgun blasts from behind. After she left prison, Belle briefly worked in a Wild West show playing the part of an outlaw bandit who held up a stagecoach. On December 17, 1886, Sam Starr got into a gunfight with an old nemesis Frank West during a friend’s Christmas party. Belle Starr (born Feb. 5, 1848, Washington County, Mo., U.S.—died Feb. 3, 1889, near Briartown, Okla.) was an American outlaw of Texas and the Oklahoma Indian Territory. Myra Belle Shirley grew up in Carthage, Missouri, from the age of two.

Belle Starr (born Feb. 5, 1848, Washington County, Mo., U.S.—died Feb. 3, 1889, near Briartown, Okla.) was an American outlaw of Texas and the Oklahoma Indian Territory. Myra Belle Shirley grew up in Carthage, Missouri, from the age of two. Belle Starr's reputation as an outlaw gained national attention when she was featured in the Police Gazette. In addition to being referred to as the "Bandit Queen," she was often referred to as "a female Robin Hood." Belle and Sam Starr were charged with horse stealing west of Fort Smith, Arkansas. age 34 March 1883 At the age of 32, Belle's third marriage was to 28 year old Sam Starr. A notorious outlaw, Sam was killed in a gunfight on December 18, 1887. As Sam was on the run from the law most of their marriage, Belle took a couple of lovers during that time. Belle Starr, according to the legend, was the ‘Bandit Queen’–a lovely lady who ruled outlaw gangs with her guns, her will and her personal favors. This amoral, amorous adventuress associated with the James boys and the Youngers. She was alleged to have borne Cole Younger’s illegitimate child.

Belle and Sam Starr were charged with horse stealing west of Fort Smith, Arkansas. age 34 March 1883 At the age of 32, Belle's third marriage was to 28 year old Sam Starr. A notorious outlaw, Sam was killed in a gunfight on December 18, 1887. As Sam was on the run from the law most of their marriage, Belle took a couple of lovers during that time. Belle Starr, according to the legend, was the ‘Bandit Queen’–a lovely lady who ruled outlaw gangs with her guns, her will and her personal favors. This amoral, amorous adventuress associated with the James boys and the Youngers. She was alleged to have borne Cole Younger’s illegitimate child. Studio portrait of Belle Starr, "Queen of the Oklahoma Outlaws" Myra Maybelle Shirley Reed Starr (February 5, 1848 – February 3, 1889, known as Belle Starr) was an American outlaw.She knew Jesse James, the Younger brothers, and other criminals and outlaws.She was convicted of stealing horses in 1883. She was sent to prison.In 1889, she was ambushed in Oklahoma.