Willis Newton and his brothers may not be, for most of us, as easily identifiable as Charley Arthur "Pretty Boy" Floyd. Or "Baby Face" Nelson. Or …
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The Newton Boys Were the Baddest Bank Robbers You've Never Heard Of
This band of brothers wreaked havoc on banks and trains throughout the Midwest. And one of their heists remains the largest train robbery in U.S. history. Learn about the Newton Boys and other infamous criminals.
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