Legends of the Old West OUTLAWS Ep. 4 | “Dirty Dave Rudabaugh: Lincoln County Outlaw”
Apr 9, 2025
Discover the chaotic life of Dirty Dave Rudabaugh, an outlaw who fled a murder charge and joined forces with Billy the Kid. As he escapes a harrowing jail break, the podcast delves into the intense rivalry with Sheriff Pat Garrett during the Lincoln County War. Explore his connection to iconic figures like Wyatt Earp and the infamous Earp War. The narrative takes a darker turn in Mexico, where gambling and violence define his later years, culminating in a violent end that sparks legends and myths.
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Failed Jailbreak In Las Vegas
- Dave Rudabaugh organized a simple jailbreak for Josh Webb that went violently wrong when deputy Antonio Valdez resisted.
- Rudabaugh and John Llewellyn shot Valdez, tossed the cell keys into Webb's cell, and fled in a carriage that they later abandoned.
Escape Across The Plains
- After the shooting Rudabaugh and Llewellyn abandoned the carriage and stole fresh horses, leaving a trail that led a posse to their abandoned rig.
- The chase confirmed Valdez as Rudabaugh's first documented murder and forced Dave to flee across the plains.
Joining Billy The Kid
- Rudabaugh rode into Fort Sumner and joined Billy the Kid's gang, becoming one of the Kid's most unpredictable allies.
- He participated in horse thefts, payroll robberies, and stagecoach hold-ups with Billy and other regulators.