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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.
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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
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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.
Learn about the life and legend of Belle Starr, a woman who defied social norms and associated with notorious outlaws in the Old West. Find out how she became a Confederate scout, a horse thief, a murder victim, and a mythical figure.