Legend- A traditional historical tale (or collection of related tales) popularly regarded as true but usually containing a mixture of fact and fiction.
Maybe not as thick as you think, there are already stories and Chinese whispers circulating about this man, his legacy will no doubt go down in history and be referred to any time someone goes on the run whilst armed. The "skank's" use of the word legend could well be entirely accurate.
People are murdered by jealous ex lovers every day, police officers find themselves in the firing line daily, what is different about Raoul Moat? The media and the Northumbria Constabulary have elevated his stature to that of a legend, they have created a myth and a martyr of him through their handling of the case.
Raoul Moat's name will now join Richard Turpin, Edward Teach, William Kidd, The Kray twins and many others as another cult murderer who has captured the hearts of a section of the public and we only have the media to blame for this one.
Nail on head Sir . Agree 100% .