The Wild Bunch: Inside the West’s Most Notorious Outlaw Gang
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The Wild Bunch: Inside the West’s Most Notorious Outlaw Gang

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13. Flight to South America

13. Flight to South America
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As the noose tightened, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid embarked on a daring escape to South America, accompanied by Etta Place. Their journey led them through Argentina and Bolivia, where rumors of new heists and changing identities abounded. The true fate of the infamous pair remains one of the West’s enduring mysteries, with legends suggesting everything from tragic shootouts to peaceful retirements. Delve into the mystery at Smithsonian Magazine.

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