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The Ponyboy Massacre
Ponyboy Curtis and Johnny Cade were spotted in Windrixville OK, on September 15, 1969. They were spotted saving 5 innocent students from a burning church. There is no formal evidence of how the fire started, however a few locals say that a couple of gangs hideout in the abandoned church every once in awhile. A field trip nearby lead five students into the fire. Ponyboy Curtis and Johnny Cade confidently jumped into the building church to save the students. Both Ponyboy and Johnny were accused of murder for the killing of Robert Sheldon just a few days before the fire. Ponyboy lives alone with his two brothers; Sodapop and Darrel. Authorities are saying he may be sent to a boy’s home. Johnny lives with his mother, however they do not

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