Bonnie and Clyde Ambush Museum

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Bonnie and Clyde Ambush Museum

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May 13, 2024

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We visit the Louisiana town where the infamous – but often misunderstood – couple’s story came to an end. READ MORE IN THE ATLAS: https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/bonnie-and-clyde-ambush-museum

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May 13, 2024

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