In this episode of Gunslinger's Shadow, we delve into the personal history Bill Long. Through the discovery of a cherished family photograph of his sisters, we trace Bill's roots and explore the impact of his immediate family on his life. We recount the mischievous tale of young Bill's prank—putting gunpowder in a preacher's pipe—which led him to flee his home and join the outlaw camps of Tom McCarty and Hank Vaughan. And FINALLY...we read a the full letter from Bill Long's daughter, Viola, sharing her father's stories and memories about his family. Join us as we uncover the lesser-known aspects of Bill Long's life and the influences that shaped him into one of the Wild West's most elusive outlaws.