A Biography of Robert Ford

Robert Ford was made infamous for his murder of the legendary Jesse James. This act, which earned him the nickname "The Dirty Little Coward," and has been captured in song, happened on April 3, 1882. Robert and his brother, Charlie, were both members of Jesse's gang and were invited to be guests in Jesse's home. After having breakfast, Jesse took off his guns while he and his visitors went into the living room. Jesse noticed a picture on the wall that was crooked so he stood on top of a chair to straighten it. Robert immediately seized the opportunity to collect the $5,000 reward that had been offered by Governor Thomas Crittenden of Missouri for the capture of Jesse James. Robert proceeded to shoot Jesse in the back while still in Jesse's own home.…