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Bonnie Parker (1910–1934) and Clyde Barrow (1909–1934) were American outlaws who, along with their gang, robbed banks, small stores, and gas stations across the Central United States during the Great Depression. Known for their 21-month crime spree (1932–1934) and high-profile murders, they were killed in a 1934 police ambush in Louisiana. [1, 2]

Key Details About Bonnie and Clyde:

**•**	**The Crime Spree:** While they did rob banks, they primarily robbed small businesses and gas stations.

**•**	**Violent Legacy:** The Barrow Gang is believed to have killed at least nine police officers and several civilians.

**•**	**Media Sensationalism:** The couple became famous after police found developed photographs at their Joplin, Missouri, hideout showing them with guns, which were published in newspapers.

**•**	**Their End:** On May 23, 1934, they were ambushed on Louisiana Highway 154 by a law enforcement posse led by Frank Hamer, who fired over 100 rounds into their car.

**•**	**Popular Culture:** They were cemented as legendary, romanticized outlaws in American culture, particularly by the 1967 film *Bonnie and Clyde*. \[1, 2, 3, 4, 5\]

The Real People Behind the Legend:

**•**	**Bonnie Parker:** A small-town waitress who was 23 years old when she died.

**•**	**Clyde Barrow:** A small-time thief who became hardened in prison; he was 24 years old at his death.

**•**	**Physical Limitations:** Due to a severe car accident involving burns, Bonnie walked with a severe limp and often needed to be carried by Clyde during their final months. 

They were buried separately in Dallas, Texas, with thousands attending their respective funerals.