In this This Day in History video, take a look at May 23, the day in 1934 when police finally caught up to Bonnie and Clyde and killed them. In 1701, Captain William Kidd was hanged in London for piracy and murder.

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This Day in History: 05/23/1934 - Police Kill Bonnie and Clyde

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