Bonnie and Clyde
Bonnie Elizabeth Parker (October 1, 1910 – May 23, 1934) and Clyde Chestnut "Champion" Barrow (March 24, 1909 – May 23, 1934) were American bandits who traveled the Central United States with their gang during the Great Depression. The couple was known for their bank robberies and multiple murders, although they preferred to rob small stores or rural funeral homes. Their exploits captured the attention of the American press and its readership during what is occasionally referred to as the "public enemy era" between 1931 and 1934. They were ambushed by police and shot to death in Bienville Parish, Louisiana. They are believed to have murdered at least nine police officers and four civilians.
Bonnie and Clyde | |
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Bonnie and Clyde in a photo from around 1932–33 that was found by police at an abandoned hideout | |
| Nationality | American |
| Known for | Barrow Gang, bank robberies |
| Bonnie Elizabeth Parker | |
| Born | October 1, 1910 Rowena, Texas, U.S. |
| Died | May 23, 1934 (aged 23) Gibsland, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Cause of death | Gunshot wounds |
| Spouse |
Roy Thornton
(m. 1926; sep. 1929) |
| Clyde Champion Barrow | |
| Born | Clyde Chestnut Barrow March 24, 1909 Ellis County, Texas, U.S. |
| Died | May 23, 1934 (aged 25) Gibsland, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Cause of death | Gunshot wounds |
The 1967 film Bonnie and Clyde, directed by Arthur Penn and starring Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway in the title roles, was a commercial and critical success which revived interest in the criminals and glamorized them with a romantic aura. The 2019 Netflix film The Highwaymen depicted their manhunt from the point of view of the pursuing lawmen.