William L. Carlisle
William L. Carlisle | |
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"Wild Bill" Carlisle, from a wanted poster of 1919 | |
| Born | May 4, 1890 |
| Died | June 19, 1964 (aged 74) Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Resting place | Riverview Cemetery, Wilmington, Delaware, U.S. |
| Known for | Train robberies |
| Spouse | Lillian Lavina Berquest |
| Criminal charge | Robbery |
| Penalty | Life imprisonment (commuted to 25–50 years) |
| Escaped | 15 November 1919 |
| Escape end | 2 December 1919 |
William L. "Wild Bill" Carlisle (May 4, 1890 – June 19, 1964) was one of the last train robbers of the American West known as the "Robin Hood of the Rails" and "The White-Masked Bandit".