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15 Legendary Bandits Who Became Folk Heroes

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12. Butch Cassidy

12. Butch Cassidy
Butch Cassidy (front row, far right) and the Wild Bunch. | Photo by Unknown (Unknown) on Wikimedia Commons

Butch Cassidy, born Robert LeRoy Parker in 1866, was the charismatic leader of the infamous Wild Bunch gang in the American West. Known for his charm and cunning, Cassidy gained notoriety for robbing banks and trains, often evading capture through clever tactics and daring escapes. His audacity and flair for the dramatic captured the public’s imagination.

Butch’s partnership with fellow outlaw Sundance Kid and their eventual flight to South America added to his legendary status. Cassidy’s life has been romanticized in films and literature, solidifying his image as a folk hero who embodied the adventurous spirit of the Wild West.

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