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In the dusty heat of August 1932, a small Oklahoma town became the unlikely backdrop for a deadly encounter. This event would set the tone for one of America’s most infamous crime sprees. The town was Stringtown, and the outlaws were Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow — two names that would soon strike fear across…
Dexfield Park is an abandoned amusement park located in Dexter, Iowa. It opened in 1915 and was once a major attraction for residents and visitors in the area. The park featured standard amusement rides, picnic areas, a dance pavilion, and other recreational activities. It had a significant regional following during its peak years. One of…
In 1933, infamous outlaws Bonnie and Clyde spent several weeks in a garage apartment in Joplin and robbed several area businesses. Tipped off by a neighbor, Joplin police attempted to apprehend Bonnie and Clyde. Bonnie and Clyde escaped, killing Newton County Constable John Wesley Harryman and Joplin Police Detective Harry McGinnis in the process. However,…
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