Robert Ford was an American outlaw known for his role in the Wild West. He gained notoriety for assassinating the famous outlaw Jesse James in 1882. Ford was born in 1862 in a small town in Missouri and became involved in criminal activities at a young age. After killing Jesse James, Ford hoped to gain fame and a reward, but he faced public backlash and was often viewed as a coward. He later attempted to start a new life, but his past continued to haunt him. Ford was eventually killed in 1892, marking the end of his troubled legacy.