His first crime was breaking into a store and taking a pair of pants, leaving a message that he would pay later. He went on to steal cattle from farmers, and later robbed the San Miguel Valley Bank robbery in Telluride, escaping with $20,000.
- Daniel Boone
- Pancho Villa
- Butch Cassidy
- Buffalo Bill
Answer
The correct answer is C) Butch Cassidy.
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