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05-23-2025 - a moment in Celebrity History

05-23-2025 - a moment in Celebrity History

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 On May 23, 1934, famous American bank robbers Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow were ambushed and killed by law officers near Sailes, Bienville Parish, Louisiana. The couple, known as "Bonnie and Clyde," had gained notoriety for their string of bank robberies, murders, and daring escapes during the "Public Enemy Era" of the early 1930s.

Bonnie and Clyde met in Texas in 1930 and began their crime spree shortly after. They traveled through several states with their gang, robbing banks, small businesses, and gas stations. The couple became infamous for their ruthless crimes and their ability to evade capture by law enforcement.

On the morning of May 23, a posse of Texas and Louisiana law officers, led by former Texas Ranger Captain Frank Hamer, set up an ambush along the highway near Sailes. When Bonnie and Clyde's stolen Ford V8 approached, the officers opened fire, releasing around 130 rounds. The couple was killed instantly, with Bonnie sustaining 26 gunshot wounds and Clyde 17.

The ambush ended the couple's two-year crime spree and cemented their place in American popular culture. Their story has been the subject of numerous books, films, and songs, most notably the 1967 Oscar-winning film "Bonnie and Clyde," starring Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway.

The deaths of Bonnie and Clyde marked a significant moment in the history of American crime and law enforcement, as well as a cultural shift in the perception of outlaws during the Great Depression era.
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