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Willie Sutton: Bank Robber In The US
Willie Sutton was a bank robber. He lived from 1901 to 1980, and over the course of time he stole around 2 million dollars. He escaped prison three times, and was awarded the nickname “The Actor,” and “Slick Willie.” He was a master of disguise, and robbed 11 banks. While he was a master criminal, he was known as quite a gentleman. Once someone asked if he ever robbed someone with loaded guns; he responded that he didn’t because he didn’t want anyone to get hurt. He married twice, and had one daughter, Jeanie Sutton. Jimmy Valentine, from A Retrieved Reformation, is similar to Willie Sutton. He is also a bank robber, and he went to prison. Both men didn’t stay in prison for long, Willie escaped multiple times. Jimmy was pardoned by the governor
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