Bass Reeves disguised as a drifter, to earn outlaws’ trust, then handcuffed them in their sleep

History Fact: Deputy Marshall Bass Reeves was known for his use of disguises. He once disguised as a homeless drifter to infiltrate an outlaw hideout. He fooled them into giving him food and shelter, then handcuffed the two brothers in their sleep.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ He did not actually dress as a cactus nor did he have a choppleganger 👮🏿‍♂️🧑🏿‍🌾🌵