How does Kissing Kate barlow come to be?

Kissing Kate Barlow, originally known as Kate Barlow, becomes a notorious outlaw after experiencing personal tragedy. After falling in love with a black man named Sam, who is murdered due to racial prejudice, Kate seeks revenge against the townspeople of Green Lake. She transforms from a schoolteacher into a bandit, robbing those she once knew, and ultimately adopts the persona of Kissing Kate Barlow, leaving a kiss mark on her victims as a signature. Her transformation reflects the deep-seated injustices and racial tensions of her time.