Clyde Barrow
American criminal and bank robber
American criminal and bank robber
Born in 1909, this individual gained notoriety during the Great Depression as part of a criminal duo engaged in bank robberies and violent crime. Partnering with Bonnie Parker, significant criminal activities included numerous bank heists across several states. Law enforcement pursued this pair aggressively, resulting in multiple shootouts and a dramatic public fascination with their crime spree. The exploits culminated in a violent confrontation with police in 1934, leading to the individual's death. The life story became emblematic of the era's outlaw culture.
Robbed numerous banks in the Midwest
Engaged in shootouts with law enforcement
Part of the criminal duo Bonnie and Clyde
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