The Barrow Gang took the western world by storm. They were all over the newspapers, and even though they were committing crimes, people seemed to fall in love with them.
There was something very romantic about this young couple who would do anything for each other – even if that meant spilling blood.
There was something very romantic about this young couple who would do anything for each other – even if that meant spilling blood.
Bonnie and Clyde had been able to get out of the safehouse before the police arrived, so they were safe for now. Except they hadn’t had time to clear out all of their belongings, and they left something behind that authorities were going to have a field day with.
The couple had been documenting their journey on film – and they left a couple of rolls behind for them to find. Authorities were probably a combination of amused and surprised to have found the photos, which all painted a very bright picture of the people behind all of these heartless crimes.
The couple had been documenting their journey on film – and they left a couple of rolls behind for them to find. Authorities were probably a combination of amused and surprised to have found the photos, which all painted a very bright picture of the people behind all of these heartless crimes.
Up until that point, there hadn’t been very many published instances of female criminals. Everyone was just invested and interested in her. They wanted to know more about her, and do you blame them?
Above is one of her most famous photos found on the rolls, which perfectly displays her personality.
Above is one of her most famous photos found on the rolls, which perfectly displays her personality.
During their crime-filled ride through Missouri, something happened that put some fear into the young lovers. In July of 1933, Bonnie and Clyde were with Buck and Blanch when they were ambushed by Highway Patrol officers.
There was a shoot-out, and Buck didn’t make it out alive, and Blanche was taken in.
There was a shoot-out, and Buck didn’t make it out alive, and Blanche was taken in.
Even though the public had been fascinated with the dangerous young couple, they were starting to get fed up. They were causing too much damage, and the public didn’t feel safe with them on the loose.
Then, when two policemen were murdered back in Texas and fingers were pointed at Bonnie – they had had enough. There was public outrage and demands for the couple to be taken out.
Then, when two policemen were murdered back in Texas and fingers were pointed at Bonnie – they had had enough. There was public outrage and demands for the couple to be taken out.