United States Department of Justice - United States Marshals Service, U.S. Government
End of Watch Thursday, April 28, 1881
Add to My HeroesRobert Olinger
Deputy Marshal Robert Olinger and Deputy Sheriff James Bell, of the Lincoln County, New Mexico, Sheriff's Department, were shot and killed during an escape attempt by the notorious outlaw Billy the Kid.
The suspect was later shot and killed.
Marshal Olinger is buried in an unmarked grave at Ft. Stanton Cemetery, Fort Stanton, Lincoln County, New Mexico.
Bio
- Age 40
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Location New Mexico
- Weapon Officer's shotgun
- Offender Shot and killed
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View all 18 ReflectionsOlinger's grave is not really unmarked, but someone stole the headstone at one point. Deputy Carlysle was killed in the Lincoln County War also, but not by Bonney. He is buried next to Olinger. His stone has been stolen as well.
If you want to visit their graves, they are buried in the old Fort Stanton cemetery outside of Lincoln NM. It is a couple hundred yard hike to get to the graveyard and they are buried next to each other in the far corner from the entrance. You will see the base stones, but the marker is gone. Olinger is on the corner with Carlysle next to him. It's worth the trip.
Brad Oyer, Director
MTU 13
February 6, 2025
