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Myra Maybelle Shirley Reed Starr (February 5, 1848 – February 3, 1889), better known as Belle Starr, was an American outlaw who gained national notoriety after her violent death. [1] She associated with the James–Younger Gang and other outlaws. She was convicted of horse theft in 1883.
Apr 2, 2014 · Belle Starr was known as an infamous outlaw in the Wild West — the western edge of the expanding United States in the second half of the 1800s. She associated with famous outlaws,...
Nov 16, 2009 · Learn about the life and death of Belle Starr, a notorious female outlaw who robbed and killed with various partners. Find out how she met her end in Oklahoma in 1889 and who was suspected of the crime.
- Missy Sullivan
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.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Apr 3, 2013 · Learn how Belle Starr, a Southern girl, became a rebel and a partner of notorious outlaws in the Old West. Discover the truth behind the myths and legends of her life and death.
- Allison Meier
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Jun 12, 2006 · Learn about the life and legend of Belle Starr, a controversial figure in the Old West. Discover how she was portrayed as a bandit queen, a lover of notorious gangs, and a victim of violence.
May 29, 2018 · Legendary American outlaw Belle Starr (1848–1889) developed a reputation as a "Bandit Queen" of the Old West. Though she was an expert rider who could handle a gun, and who was associated with famous outlaws such as Frank and Jesse James, many accounts of her life contain more legend than fact.
