Bonnie and Clyde
By: Chanler Kroonemeyer
Who were Bonnie and Clyde?
Bonnie and Clyde were a couple in the early 1900's that were well-known bank robbers.They would rob banks during The Great Depression and they were doing this in the central United States.
Clyde Chestnut Barrow
Clyde "Champion" Barrow was born in a small farming town in Telico, Texas. As a child Clyde loved music. At a young age Clyde had taught himself how to play the saxophone along with the guitar and he would also sing on his family's farm. Clyde's passion switched from music to stealing cars and other things after his older brother Buck and a family friend taught him to do so.
Bonnie Elizabeth Parker
Bonnie Elizabeth Parker was born in Rowena, Texas. Just like Clyde, Bonnie also had a passion for music. However unlike Clyde, Bonnie would take part in school pageants and plays. Her family and friends would say that she always said they would see her on the big screen.
Bonnie and Clyde
Bonnie Elizabeth Parker was born on October 1, 1910 and was killed on May 23, 1934 and 23 years old.
Clyde Chestnut Barrow was born on March 24,1909 and was also killed on May 23, 1934 and 24 years old.
Fun Facts
Bonnie and Clyde are some of the most well-known criminals of the 20th century. However they were not as ''hardcore'' as some may believe. Bonnie and Clyde robbed only about 15 banks in their crime spree and they robbed a couple of these banks multiple times. So the number may be closer to 10 or so. Also, during one of their robberies the duo could only grab around $80. Bonnie was usually the get-a-way driver and Clyde would go into the bank with his "friends" and they would actually commit the robbery.