Why did the Wild Bunch flee the American West for South America?

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In short: On February 20, 1901, three notorious figures boarded a steamship from New York bound for Argentina. This video explores the real circumstances that drove Butch Cassidy, the Sundance Kid, and Etta Place to leave the country, moving beyond the cinematic myths of their departure.

The video examines a pivotal moment in Wild West history: the departure of the Wild Bunch outlaws. Instead of cinematic escapes, this segment explores the real reasons Butch Cassidy, the Sundance Kid, and the enigmatic Etta Place fled toward Argentina.

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