Bonnie and Clyde
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Primm Valley, Whiskey Pete’s and Buffalo Bill’s all hosted at one time the famed Bonnie and Clyde V-8 Ford riddled with more than 100 bullets in 1934.
From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026
Claudia described Rachel and Stephen as "totally faithful to each other" and "like Bonnie and Clyde" when discussing their win on Uncloaked.
From BBC • Jan. 23, 2026
Dillinger was one of a handful of celebrity criminals in this era: Bonnie and Clyde, Machine Gun Kelly, Ma Barker’s gang.
From Slate • Dec. 18, 2024
“Mama said one time it was like Bonnie and Clyde going through America on their own, not worrying about money, but having to worry about money at the same time,” said their daughter Lana Nelson.
From Salon • Dec. 27, 2023
“Do you even know who Bonnie and Clyde were?” asked Beverly.
From "Raymie Nightingale" by Kate DiCamillo
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