The last picture of Bonnie and Clyde kissing hours before they would die in a shootout with police, 1934

 

The last picture of Bonnie and Clyde kissing hours before they would die in a shootout with police, 1934

Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow were two criminals who were active in the Barrow Gang during the Great Depression. They were famous for robbing banks, though they usually robbed smaller targets such as funeral homes or small stores. The pair became a media sensation at the time for their romantic relationship while being on the run from the authorities. The pair first met on January 5th, 1930. Clyde had previous trouble with the law for stealing cars. The pair would rob different establishments for money. During their time on the run, they killed 13 people, most of them being police officers. They spent over 2 years on the run before the were shot and killed by police in an ambush in Louisiana. It is known that while Bonnie took part in the crimes, it is theorised that she may not have killed anyone. Bonnie is though to have a psychological condition called Hybristophilia, which is when a woman is attracted to a criminal or a killer. This has been seen with other famous killers such as Ted Bundy and Richard Ramirez, who gained a female following when they were in prison. There are several theories as to why someone may have Hybristophilia. The main theory is that some women may be subconsciously attracted to the power and control these men have to the crimes the committed. Bonnie was known for writing poetry. Her last poem, called "A trails end" contains the following lines, which offer an eerie foreshadowing of the couples fate. She sent the poem to her mother shortly before she was killed. The last stanza of the poem was: "Some day they'll go down together they'll bury them side by side. To few it'll be grief, to the law a relief but it's death for Bonnie and Clyde." Photographer: Barrow Gang members Source: https://www.fbi.gov/history/famous-cases/bonnie-and-clyde