Billy the Kid Billy the Kid Billy the Kid (born Henry McCarty September 17 or November 23, 1859July 14, 1881, also known as William H. Bonney) was an American Old West outlaw and gunfighter who killed eight men before he was shot and killed at age 21. He took part in New Mexico's Lincoln County War, during which he allegedly committed three murders. McCarty was orphaned at age 14. The owner of a boarding house gave him a room in exchange for work. His first arrest was for stealing food at age 16 in late 1875. Ten days later, he robbed a Chinese
Darren McCarty lives in Clawson, Michigan. McCarty's autobiography, "My Last Fight: The True Story of a Hockey Rock Star", was released on December 1, 2013 by Triumph Books. McCarty is a proponent for the legalization of cannabis. He credits cannabis with helping him overcome his alcohol addiction. Darren McCarty Darren Douglas McCarty (born April 1, 1972) is a Canadian retired professional ice hockey forward, best known for his years playing with the Detroit Red Wings of the National Hockey League (NHL). McCarty has been known more for his fists than his scoring ability, taking on the role of the Red Wings enforcer