Pronunciation: [ɹˈɔ͡ɪ bˈiːn] (IPA) 
The correct spelling of the name "Roy Bean" is often confused due to its pronunciation. The IPA phonetic transcription for this name is /rɔɪ bin/ where the first sound is "oy" as in "boy" and the second sound is "b" as in "bat". Many mistakenly spell it as "Roybeen" or "Roybine." Roy Bean was a famous American saloon-keeper, outlaw, and Justice of the Peace in the late 19th century, known as the "Law West of the Pecos River."
Roy Bean, also known as Judge Roy Bean, was an iconic figure in the American West, particularly in Texas, during the late 19th century. He is mostly remembered as a self-proclaimed judge and the "Law West of the Pecos." Officially named Phantly Roy Bean Jr., he gained notoriety for his unconventional and often arbitrary dispensation of justice.
Born in Kentucky in 1825, Roy Bean eventually settled in Southwest Texas in the 1860s. He claimed his position as a judge by setting up a courtroom in a saloon he owned in the remote desert town of Langtry. However, his self-proclaimed title did not hold any legitimate legal standing. Despite this, Bean garnered a reputation and became a folk hero for his unique interpretation and execution of the law.
Bean's "court" was known for its informality and irregular proceedings. His judgments were more often influenced by personal bias, personal relationships, and his own amusing interpretations of the law rather than strict adherence to legal statutes. He sentenced a man to death for the unlawful killing of a Chinese immigrant because, according to Bean, it was illegal for a white man to kill a Chinese man but not vice versa.
While not a true lawman in the conventional sense, Roy Bean's legacy endures as a symbol of the American Old West and the often dubious nature of frontier justice. He died in 1903, leaving behind a legacy of eccentricity and a unique chapter in the history of the Wild West.
