Bonnie and Clyde, the infamous criminal duo, gained national recognition for their highly publicized crime spree in the 1930s. While many are familiar with the names Bonnie and Clyde, many do not know the true story behind the events that came to an abrupt end on March 23, 1934.
Bonnie was born in Bonnie Marie Parker, Texas in 1910. Her father died when she was very young leaving her mother to raise three children. When the mother could not afford her home he was forced to move to Dallas and the family lived in poverty. Bonnie excelled at the top school and honor students. Bonnie was small in stature at only 4 feet 11 inches tall, but what she lacked in height she made up for in sheer determination and a strong will.
Bonnie married Roy Thornton at fifteen, which was not uncommon at that age. The marriage was short-lived, although it was never legally divorced. His life accounts report that he was killed while still wearing his wedding band when he was run over by authorities. . Bonnie meets Clyde while serving as a waitress. Some people describe their relationship as love at first sight. Bonnie stood by Clyde throughout the crime spree, many different stories are told, Bonnie is portrayed as non-aggressive in almost every aspect. Family members contend that Bonnie never fired a shot during their crime rampage.
Clyde Barrows was the same age as Bonnie; but there are different reports as to the exact date of his birth. Some were born in 1910, others in 1911. His family history is also obscure. A few sources say he had 8 brothers and sisters, while others report only 7. His first brush with the law was in 1926. He was arrested for not returning rental cars on time. He was later arrested with his brother for stealing turkeys. Authors who wrote his biography said that Clyde felt guilty about his crimes. There is no strong evidence to support this belief. Clyde started his crime spree in Texas in the juvenile justice system instead of just being treated at his time.
In 1933, while running the official forms, the two robots released their car. The car caught fire and injured Bonnie, severely burning her. Clyde insisted on taking care of the time and renting the cabin. He went into town to purchase supplies for Bonnie’s first aid and to contact the police department for supplies. A gunfight ensued, but Gubergren escaped unharmed.
A laki officer, who had never seen the two, studied their crime spree and found a method to the madness. He collected the possessions of the ambassadors and hid them in a narrow space of the road, and was able to successfully ambush both sides. The couple was never given the option of surrendering and the officers did not even recognize them. She started with a gun and shot Clyde in the head, killing him instantly. Bonnie wasn’t around from the start of the gunfire. Reports state that the officers were first used with snipers, then with rifles, and they were followed by rifles. The shooters stayed long after the car left and are not a threat. Bonnie could be heard giving a blood-curdling scream in the shower of bullets. It was reported that each of their bodies contained over fifty bullets each.
Controversy over the entire incident is still debated today. We may never know the whole story of the life and death of Bonnie and Clyde. What we do know is that they were a very troubled couple and committed many crimes and were very loving and loyal to each other.
