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Police gave the photos to The Joplin Globe to run. Now, the couple would become a public image and maybe come closer to being caught. A photo of Bonnie became very popular, as it had the beautiful young woman holding a cigar in her mouth and a gun in her grip. Overnight, the couple became the first-ever criminal celebrities. Everyone was fascinated with the criminals in love...
Crime Never Rests
Despite this new popularity, the gang kept moving. They robbed a bank in Lucerne, Indiana and another in Okabena, Minnesota. They kidnapped two strangers in the process of stealing their car. They kidnapped police officers and robbery hostages often as well, though the hostages were usually dropped off in random locations with enough money to get home safe...
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