Gov. Bill Richardson has engaged Santa Fe lawyer Bill Robins to act as the Kid’s attorney in the ongoing effort to dig up the truth about the famous outlaw.
Robins’ work is all volunteer, he said.
As clients go, Robins said, the Kid – whose real name is William H. Bonney – will be a challenge to work with.
“Well, he’s dead,” Robins said. “But he may be coming back.”
Robins said he’s been a longtime Billy the Kid buff, and is excited about the prospect of representing the world’s most famous gunslinger.
“The governor felt somebody needed to represent Billy’s interests,” Robins said. “Where it will lead, I’m not sure. I’m hoping this will shed enough light that the governor can ultimately pardon Billy the Kid.”