For Better Or For Worse
For any couple, marriage is about being a team and facing everything that life has to throw at them, and this was no different for Bonnie and Clyde—even if they never had the most typical marriage. Falling in love at a young age, Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow pledged to spend the rest of their lives together, fully knowing that it would involve danger, heartache, and countless unlawful acts—right up until they met their grisly end.
Buck Barrow, Wikimedia Commons
1. He Had An Early Start
As two of the most notorious outlaws in history, it would be easy to assume that both Bonnie and Clyde were rotten to the core since birth. However, even in Clyde’s case, although he had the more extensive record of the two, he didn’t start on the wrong side of the law. Born in 1909, he wouldn’t have his first brush with the authorities until he was 17, and even then, their only charge against him was his late return of a rental car.
Of course, this was just the first of many illicit activities—and the second wasn’t too far away.
Film screenshot (Mascot Pictures), Wikimedia Commons
2. He Couldn’t Stay Out Of Trouble
Although Clyde’s first arrest may have been for something much milder than his later work, he clearly had gotten a taste of life outside the law, and it wasn’t long before he was in trouble again. This time, the authorities found him and his brother, Buck, with several stolen turkeys, charging them with theft and taking them into custody. Even as Clyde got older and entered more lawful lines of work, he couldn’t help but continue stealing on the side.
Meanwhile, although Bonnie didn’t suffer the same struggles so early, she would face her own hardships soon enough.
3. She Lost Someone Special
While Clyde was stealing cars, Bonnie was busy enjoying her comparatively normal life, although she had already gotten a sense of how unfair it could be. Born in 1910, her childhood was completely turned upside down when she was just four years old, as her father suddenly perished and gave Bonnie her first taste of grief.
Luckily, she wouldn’t have to wait too long before she found her first love—though it wouldn’t be her last.
Buck Barrow or Clyde Barrow, Wikimedia Commons
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4. She Dropped Out
Growing up in Texas, Bonnie went to school just like every other kid, but it seemed that kind of life wasn’t for her, especially after she found something she much preferred to focus on. Meeting her younger classmate, Roy Thornton, while in her second year, Bonnie had wild dreams of running away with him and leaving everything behind. Roy shared this feeling, so the two chose to quit school and marry in September 1926.
However, this wasn’t exactly the fairy tale ending she was hoping for.
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5. They Parted Ways
As a preview to the kind of lover Bonnie would spend the rest of her life with, Roy Thornton also began his life as an outlaw—except that he left her out of it. The couple quickly grew more estranged as he was always away on some illicit business, and eventually, they decided to separate. The two were still amicable and never filed for divorce, but even so, they never saw each other again.
She didn’t seem too heartbroken—especially since someone was about to take his place.
Buck Barrow, Wikimedia Commons
6. They Crossed Paths
With Clyde released from his time behind bars and Bonnie now single in every way but on paper, all that was left was for the couple to meet each other. Fortunately, their friends appeared to be rooting for them from the beginning, as Bonnie met Clyde in 1930 after a mutual friend of theirs introduced the two.
Right away, Bonnie proved how devoted and capable she was—especially in Clyde’s most dire situations.
Bonnie and Clyde (1967), Warner Bros./Seven Arts
7. She Helped Him Out
Bonnie soon began to see the same pattern of unlawful behavior in Clyde as she had with her ex, but that didn’t sway her—especially since she wanted in on it. Of course, the authorities caught up to Clyde again and locked him up for stealing cars, but now he had someone he could count on. Thanks to her quick thinking of smuggling a pistol into Clyde’s cell, he was able to brandish it and escape before spending too much longer behind bars.
Still, he hadn’t outrun the law for good—and they were hot on his trail.
Bonnie and Clyde (1967), Warner Bros./Seven Arts
8. They Caught Up To Him
While Bonnie’s plan may have been good enough for Clyde’s immediate escape, he wouldn’t get far before the authorities found him again and sent him back. Now 21 years old, he spent a few months in the state facility before they transferred him for incarceration at Eastham Farm, where Bonnie’s ingenious plans were nowhere to be found.
Sadly, although it wasn’t his first rodeo, this time would be what truly changed him forever.
Lance L Lowry, Wikimedia Commons
9. He Endured More Trauma
By the end of his career as an outlaw, Clyde would take the lives of countless people, but the first one had nothing to do with his illicit activities. Already experiencing the misery of incarceration, one incident would remain the most traumatizing, in which another inmate forced himself on Clyde. This pushed Clyde past the brink, so after picking up a nearby pipe, he retaliated and took the life of his aggressor.
With that, suddenly even the most drastic measures seemed like nothing to Clyde.
Luis Argerich from Buenos Aires, Argentina, Wikimedia Commons
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10. He Got Himself Out Of It
Although Clyde couldn’t totally control how long his imprisonment would last, he could at least make his stay as easy as possible—no matter the cost. Building up his courage, Clyde had two of his toes amputated, making him unfit for hard labor. While this may have helped him briefly, his now permanent limp would only make things harder as his life went on.
Even if he never realized it, another important woman in his life was already trying to help.
11. She Helped Free Him
Clearly, Clyde had been preparing to take matters into his own hands, but in a bitter twist, he hadn’t realized that someone was still looking out for him on the outside. Just six days after injuring himself, he was shocked to receive the news that he was free to go, all thanks to his mother, who had petitioned for his release and succeeded.
Even so, he was nowhere near finished with this less-than-scrupulous line of work.
12. He Went Right Back To Work
While Clyde’s mother had successfully freed her son, the damage was already done, and he was now determined to live the life of an outlaw. Not long after his release, he met up with a former inmate pal of his named Ralph Fults, and the two of them continued to rob several small businesses, but this wasn’t just about the money. Clyde now had a vendetta against the system, and he was gearing up for something big.
As for Bonnie, the time had come for her first brush with the law—although she had more luck on her side.
Administration penitentiaire, Wikimedia Commons
13. They Couldn’t Keep Her
Reunited with her beloved Clyde, Bonnie was as eager as ever to help him, so it was only a matter of time before she had a record of her own. Partnering with Ralph Fults as well, she tried to hold up a hardware store and secure some firepower, but things didn’t go according to plan. The authorities stopped them in their tracks and took her into custody—but the grand jury couldn’t seem to indict her, so her incarceration lasted only a few months.
Clyde was now even more anxious around law enforcement—and it would almost land him in an early grave.
Bonnie and Clyde (1967), Warner Bros./Seven Arts
14. They Walked Up To Them
Now that he had become a full-time outlaw, Clyde was constantly on edge in case he needed to make a getaway, but this only got him into worse trouble. On the night of August 5, 1932, he and a couple of friends were attending a country dance in Oklahoma when they suddenly noticed the Sheriff and his Deputy walking up to them.
As expected, Clyde didn’t respond well to their presence, and he was a shoot-first-ask-questions-later kind of guy.
Bonnie and Clyde (1967), Warner Bros./Seven Arts
15. They Lashed Out
Although Clyde and his friends had simply been sitting in the parking lot, drinking moonshine and minding their own business, he was far too nervous and trigger-happy to keep his cool. Before the officers could get a word out, Clyde and another friend opened fire, beginning a quick shootout that resulted in the demise of both the Sheriff and Deputy.
Luckily for them, the couple had a place where they could lie low—but they wouldn’t be alone.
Bonnie and Clyde (1967), Warner Bros./Seven Arts
16. They Found A Hideout
While Clyde had managed to get an early release, his brother Buck wasn’t so lucky, and it wasn’t until 1933 that he received a full pardon. However, just like his brother, Buck didn’t seem built for an honest life, so he was happy to help Clyde hide out from the law. For several weeks, Buck and his wife, Blanche, hosted Bonnie and Clyde at their home in Missouri, also allowing their childhood friend, WD Jones, to stay with them.
Unfortunately, none of them seemed to understand what keeping a low profile meant—and it soon became a big problem.
Buck Barrow, Clyde Barrow, or Bonnie Parker., Wikimedia Commons
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17. They Weren’t Subtle
Perhaps because he felt so safe with his older brother, Clyde began to let down his guard to the point where the law was seemingly no longer a concern to him. Due to this, he and his brother often hosted card games with several friends, usually causing such a ruckus that it kept the neighbors up well into the night.
As expected, they were about to lose the safety of their hideout—and it was all because of one dumb mistake.
Bonnie and Clyde (1967), Warner Bros./Seven Arts
18. They Had Another Fight
Aside from all the obnoxious revelry coming from their hideout, one accident would ruin their whole situation, as Clyde accidentally fired off his weapon while cleaning it one day. The consequences were disastrous. Hearing this from one of the neighbors, the authorities descended upon Buck and Blanche’s home, resulting in a firefight where Clyde and his brother would take the lives of two more men.
Bonnie at least kept a level head, and they likely wouldn’t have made it out alive without her.
19. She Covered Their Escape
This shootout wasn’t like the one in Oklahoma, and the gang of outlaws soon realized how outnumbered they were, so they needed an escape plan. Thinking on her feet, Bonnie grabbed a weapon and began firing at the officers to cover everyone as they fled. Clyde and the other men jumped in their car and sped off, picking up Bonnie and Blanche on the way—the latter of whom was busy trying to catch their loose dog.
Lulled into a false sense of security, they had grown sloppy—and everyone would know their names because of it.
20. They Forgot Everything
Since the gang hadn’t expected law enforcement to find them so soon, they had nothing prepared for a quick getaway, so they ended up leaving most of their belongings back at the house. While some of these were less incriminating, such as Bonnie’s poetry, the officers also discovered a whole arsenal and an undeveloped roll of film with some intriguing photos.
With this, the authorities had everything necessary to paint their own story—and America ate it up.
Bonnie and Clyde (1967), Warner Bros./Seven Arts
21. They Spread The Word
Believing the film roll might hold some invaluable evidence, the authorities brought it to The Joplin Globe to develop it, and they sure hit the jackpot. While there weren’t exactly any photos of them committing their thefts, there were images of Bonnie and Clyde posing with various items from their arsenal. The press ran with this and pasted the photos across their front pages, turning the couple into infamous celebrities overnight.
As a result, the gang thought it was best not to remain in one place too long—though flying under the radar still wasn’t their strong suit.
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22. They Stayed On The Move
With their faces plastered over all the major newspapers in the country, and the authorities hot on their trail, Bonnie and Clyde knew they couldn’t settle down anywhere. Instead, the couple and their small gang of outlaws spent the next few months on the run, traveling all over America and holding up several banks along the way.
While the papers seemed to frame them as cold-blooded killers, some of their victims would see just how reasonable they could be.
The Highwaymen (2019), Netflix
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23. They Took Them Captive
Bonnie and Clyde had already been guilty of theft and taking more than a few lives, but as they continued their spree, they often resorted to kidnapping as well. On several occasions, the gang would rob someone and then hold them captive for a while, but they weren’t completely merciless. Most of the time, they would let their hostages go, and they even gave a few of them money to get back home.
They did everything else they could to avoid detection—which meant some sacrifices were necessary.
24. They Had To Stay Hidden
Knowing they couldn’t risk having anyone spot their now infamous faces in public, Bonnie and Clyde and the gang tried their best to stay away from any large populations. This meant that typical inns or restaurants were off the table, and they had no choice but to remain out in the wild, surviving off anything they found in the bush.
While their situation already wasn’t ideal, everything was about to get much worse—especially for Bonnie.
Buck Barrow, Wikimedia Commons
25. He Ran Off The Road
Clyde was already at a slight disadvantage due to his limp, but thanks to his poor driving, Bonnie would soon be in the same boat. While driving across a bridge one day, Clyde missed the signs saying it was under construction, and he ended up driving off into a ravine. The effect of this were devastating (more on that later).
They needed somewhere safe to lick their wounds—but that would be almost impossible to find.
Bonnie and Clyde (1967), Warner Bros./Seven Arts
26. They Couldn’t Stop
After the accident, the gang was desperate to find somewhere to treat their injuries, eventually posting up in an Arkansas motel. All they needed then were supplies, so while Clyde stayed behind, Buck and WD Jones went to town. This was a mistake, however, as the two men tried to rob a grocery store and ended up taking the life of the town marshal, so the gang had to skip town before Bonnie could even begin to recover.
Fortunately for Bonnie and Clyde, they were able to find somewhere safer for her—or so they thought.
Buck Barrow, Clyde Barrow, or Bonnie Parker, Wikimedia Commons
27. They Found A Place To Stay
By some miracle, Bonnie and Clyde’s gang managed to elude law enforcement for about a month, but they could only stay hidden for so long—especially since they weren’t very good at it. Checking into Red Crown Tourist Court in Missouri, none of them seemed concerned about anyone recognizing them, even though the nearby Red Crown Tavern was a hot spot for the Missouri Highway Patrolmen.
Still, after all this time, none of them had learned their lesson.
28. He Became Suspicious
Perhaps they had grown tired of running, or maybe they just had bigger things to worry about, but whatever the case may be, the gang was getting sloppy again. Blanche had already drawn some strange looks due to her unusual dress, but the rest of them weren’t any better. Undoubtedly wanting to avoid detection, they taped newspapers over their cabin windows, but this only made the owner, Neal Houser, more wary of them.
If making one person suspicious wasn’t bad enough—they still needed supplies.
Bonnie and Clyde (1967), Warner Bros./Seven Arts
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29. He Put In A Call
Clyde knew that going into town would practically be asking for history to repeat itself, but Bonnie needed medicine, and they were out of options. Taking Jones with him, he stopped only briefly at the drug store to pick up necessities, but that was enough to raise some alarms. The druggist alerted the authorities, and Highway Patrol Captain William Baxter sprang into action, calling for reinforcements to besiege the outlaws’ makeshift hideout.
It would take a miracle for Bonnie and Clyde to get out of this predicament—and that’s exactly what they had coming.
30. They Took A Lucky Shot
Thanks to Neal Houser, Captain Baxter knew exactly where to look, so with an armored car in tow, he marched his officers up to the gang’s cabin and knocked. A flurry of gunfire erupted, causing a massive shootout, in which Bonnie and Clyde were clearly outmatched. However, in what seemed like divine intervention, a stray round hit the armored car in just the right spot to cause the horn to malfunction, tricking the officers into a ceasefire and allowing the outlaws to escape.
This had been their toughest scrape yet, and suddenly Bonnie wasn’t the only one in dire straits.
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31. He Was Worse For Wear
Although the gang had managed to escape the authorities once again, they weren’t all in one piece. Buck had taken a round to the forehead—leaving a hole that went straight to his brain—but despite this, he was reportedly still talking and eating normally. Still, Clyde had to accept that his brother’s time was almost up, and he even dug a grave to prepare for Buck’s inevitable passing.
With such a loss on the horizon, Clyde would need some time to grieve—but he didn’t even have that.
32. They Attracted More Attention
Beaten, bloody, and on the run, the gang didn’t have the luxury of picking and choosing their next camp, so they settled on a park that they thought would be the safest spot. They were sorely mistaken, and they hardly had time to catch their breath before bystanders noticed the sorry state of the group, and the authorities received a tip. Suddenly, the outlaws were right back in the middle of a firefight, and had no choice but to flee once again.
Buck was already knocking on heaven’s door—but Bonnie and Clyde had a few more losses in store.
Bonnie and Clyde (1967), Warner Bros./Seven Arts
33. They Lost Them All
With the law bearing down on them, there was little chance of everyone making it out alive, but Bonnie and Clyde’s story wasn’t over yet. Instead, Clyde tragically lost his brother, who suffered six more shots before the officers took him and Blanche into custody. Even after the rest of the outlaws got away, Jones decided he had become fed up with this lifestyle and parted ways with the couple once they had recovered from their wounds.
Now it was truly the two of them against the world—and they were already at a disadvantage.
34. They Issued Warrants
By this time, Bonnie and Clyde had stolen a lot of money and slain several law enforcement officers, but it wasn’t until November 1933 that the government decided to take things truly seriously. At the beginning of the year, the couple had taken the life of Tarrant County Deputy Malcolm Davis, and the Dallas grand jury finally decided to use that to deliver an indictment against them, marking the first of its kind for Bonnie.
This might have scared others into lying low for a while—but Bonnie and Clyde had bigger plans in motion.
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35. He Broke Them Out
Finally, as 1934 began, Bonnie and Clyde had everything he needed to execute the plan Clyde had been working towards from the start—raiding the Eastham lockup that had made him “change from a school boy to a rattlesnake”. Raiding the farm on January 16, Bonnie and Clyde managed to free several inmates, and although most wound up recaptured eventually, the damage to the lockup’s reputation was done.
Now there was no turning back, and the couple had no idea just how much worse their situation had become.
36. They Crossed A Line
A few Eastham escapees managed to evade the authorities long-term, and as a result, Bonnie and Clyde were happy to have their own gang again. However, these new additions brought more than the couple bargained for, since one of them, Joe Palmer, had slain Major Joe Crowson during the raid. If the humiliation of the break-in wasn’t enough, now the Texas government was out for revenge, and they coordinated a full-scale manhunt for the outlaws.
To make matters worse, the authorities still had one more trick up their sleeve.
Buck Barrow or Clyde Barrow, Wikimedia Commons
37. They Brought In An Expert
At this point, Bonnie and Clyde had survived no shortage of assaults by law enforcement, so the Department of Corrections knew they would have to bring out the big guns. Calling up formerly retired Texas Ranger Captain Frank Hamer, they explained the gravity of the situation and that his commission was still active, so he had little choice but to accept.
Meanwhile, Bonnie and Clyde were busy making their predicament even worse.
38. They Wanted To Help
Now with a full gang again, Bonnie and Clyde continued to terrorize the Texas justice system, no matter who they came across. On April 1, 1934, when two patrolmen stopped at what they thought was a vehicle in distress, they were caught by surprise as Clyde and new gangmember Henry Methvin opened fire—ending both officers’ lives.
This only turned them into even bigger household names—and not in a good way.
39. They Made The Headlines Again
Having already become world-famous fugitives, Bonnie and Clyde certainly had a few supporters among those who found their illicit activities thrilling. However, after the story of the recently slain patrolmen reached the papers, no one was rooting for the outlaws anymore. While the press largely embellished the incident and those affected, it was enough to earn the public’s outcry to eliminate Bonnie and Clyde once and for all.
All the while, whether they realized it or not, someone was behind them every step of the way.
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40. He Knew Their Movements
Vowing to track down Bonnie and Clyde and bring them to justice, Captain Hamer knew he could leave no rock unturned, especially since Clyde now had 16 warrants against him. Leading up to May 1934, Hamer spent every waking moment following the gang’s actions and alleged sightings, until he finally knew where they would be next and assembled a posse to catch them.
While this information would have been enough on its own, the law still had one ace in the hole.
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41. He Told Him Everything
Throughout all their time as outlaws, Bonnie and Clyde’s gang never forgot about their families, and tried to see them as much as possible—and Henry Methvin was no different. Unfortunately, this would spell their doom. After he became separated from the rest of the gang, he decided to meet up with his father. During this reunion, Methvin let slip that the plan was to meet back up with Bonnie and Clyde on a stretch of highway near Arcadia.
Once again, it all came down to the couple trusting the wrong people.
42. He Gave Them Up
While divulging their plans to anyone would have been unwise, Methvin’s father, Ivan, was one of the worst people he could have confided in. Not only had the law been breathing down Ivan’s neck, but they had also promised leniency for Henry if Ivan helped them catch Bonnie and Clyde. Seeing no better option, Ivan allegedly relayed the gang’s plan to the authorities, which was all that Captain Hamer needed.
With their suspicions confirmed, all the authorities had to do was lie in wait.
Buck Barrow, Wikimedia Commons
43. They Posted Up
While Hamer had narrowed down where Bonnie and Clyde would be, he still didn’t know exactly when they would make an appearance. Therefore, he stationed his posse along Louisiana State Highway 154 on May 21 and settled in for a stakeout. Arriving there at 9 pm, they watched the road the whole night and all of the next day, but no one showed up.
Even so, their plan was practically foolproof—but they almost threw it all away.
44. They Almost Left
Pulling another all-nighter to hopefully catch Bonnie and Clyde driving by, Hamer and his posse reached the morning of March 23, now exhausted and losing hope. However, just as they were thinking of calling it quits and packing up, they heard the unmistakable sound of a vehicle speeding toward them.
Heading toward their rendezvous, Bonnie and Clyde wouldn’t have stopped for anyone—well, almost anyone.
45. He Helped Them Out
According to the authorities, Ivan Methvin’s betrayal of Bonnie and Clyde ran deeper than just giving up sensitive information, as he allegedly parked his truck near the hidden officers and staged a flat tire. Hamer’s persistence had paid off, and sure enough, Bonnie and Clyde came barreling down the highway, only to slow down as they recognized Methvin’s truck.
Now it was their turn to walk into an ambush—but they wouldn’t be able to appreciate the irony for long.
The Highwaymen (2019), Netflix
46. They Surprised Them
Bonnie and Clyde had spent years getting the drop on law enforcement, but this time, they were completely unaware of what was in store. Slowing down to check out the situation, the couple barely had time to think before Hamer and his men jumped out and began firing. The officers would later recall they heard Bonnie shriek amidst the gunfire, likely because Clyde had instantly taken a round to the head.
The couple had survived more than their fair share of firefights, so the authorities refused to let up until they were gone.
The Highwaymen (2019), Netflix
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47. They Were Relentless
While it later became clear that Clyde perished almost immediately, with Bonnie joining him shortly after, the lawmen were clearly trigger-happy on that particular day. Refusing to cease fire until they had to, neither Hamer nor any man under him had anything left in his weapon by the end, and they altogether fired close to 130 rounds in total at Bonnie and Clyde.
Even if she had survived the gunfire, it’s unlikely that Bonnie would’ve been able to run.
Dallas Police Department , Wikimedia Commons
48. She Was Gravely Injured
Bonnie and Clyde obviously lived dangerously—but after the car accident in Texas where Clyde ignored signs that a bridge was under construction, it was Bonnie who paid the price.
Battery acid burned her leg so badly that she had to be carried almost everywhere after; in some spots, she was burned right down to the bone. The burns even caused her muscles to contract and shrivel up. She was never the same.
And after the gunfight that took the lives of Bonnie and Clyde, the officers responsible couldn’t help but take advantage of the situation.
The Highwaymen (2019), Netflix
49. They Took What They Wanted
By the end of their lives, Bonnie and Clyde had earned a substantial bounty of about $2,000, but even though Hamer and his posse were the ones to take the couple down, they didn’t get one penny. Instead, they received permission to take whatever they wanted from the car, so the officers scavenged anything they could. In fact, they took everything, from Clyde’s saxophone to Bonnie’s clothes, and of course, their stolen arsenal.
On the other hand, Bonnie still clung to one surprising memento—from another life entirely.
Andre Koehne, Wikimedia Commons
50. She Still Had It
Whatever Bonnie did before meeting Clyde, he had become the love of her life, and she clearly remained dedicated to him right till the end—but her heart may have still had room for another. As the authorities examined her body after the ambush, they discovered that on her left hand, she still wore the wedding ring from her estranged husband, Roy Thornton.
51. Taking a Little Piece of Their Life
The public was infatuated with the couple. When word got out about their deaths, people descended on the scene, attempting to take souvenirs. Later, when the bodies were taken to the coroner’s office, the people went there too, just to get their hands on anything they could. There were those who wanted to cut off Clyde's ear or fingers, and some wanted to cut off pieces of Bonnie's dress, blood soaked and all. And get this: one man offered Clyde’s father cash money for his body. This man offered $30,000, which today would be well over $600,000.
Michael W. Pocock, Wikimedia Commons
52. He Was Getting Revenge
Thanks to the press, many saw Bonnie and Clyde as thieves who only targeted banks, but this couldn’t be further from the truth. In reality, while they held up the odd bank every so often, they mostly took money from gas stations or small stores. According to historians, it was never Clyde’s intention to make it big as a notorious outlaw—his one true goal had always been to pay the justice system back for the horrors he endured while locked up.
Bonnie and Clyde (1967), Warner Bros./Seven Arts
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