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Robert Leroy Parker

Robert Leroy Parker, also known as Butch Cassidy, was a notorious American outlaw and leader of the Wild Bunch gang in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He became famous for robbing trains and banks across the Western United States. Parker was known for his intelligence, charm, and ability to evade law enforcement. Despite his criminal activities, he became a legendary figure in Western folklore. His life ended around 1908, believed to have been killed in South America, though some theories suggest he survived. His story reflects the turbulent and romanticized era of American frontier history.