Up until that point, there hadn’t been very many published instances of female criminals. Everyone was just invested and interested in her. They wanted to know more about her, and do you blame them?
Above is one of her most famous photos found on the rolls, which perfectly displays her personality.
Someone Tipped the Authorities
Even though things may have started off rough for the couple, with Clyde winding up in prison for the first two years they knew each other, things had turned around.
They were getting away with everything on a cross-country crime spree. But that all changed when the authorities received a tip in 1933. One that would lead them straight to the gang’s hideout in Missouri.
They Left Behind Some Evidence
Bonnie and Clyde had been able to get out of the safehouse before the police arrived, so they were safe for now. Except they hadn’t had time to clear out all of their belongings, and they left something behind that authorities were going to have a field day with.
The couple had been documenting their journey on film – and they left a couple of rolls behind for them to find. Authorities were probably a combination of amused and surprised to have found the photos, which all painted a very bright picture of the people behind all of these heartless crimes.
People Loved Them
The Barrow Gang took the western world by storm. They were all over the newspapers, and even though they were committing crimes, people seemed to fall in love with them.
There was something very romantic about this young couple who would do anything for each other – even if that meant spilling blood.
They Were Ambushed
During their crime-filled ride through Missouri, something happened that put some fear into the young lovers. In July of 1933, Bonnie and Clyde were with Buck and Blanch when they were ambushed by Highway Patrol officers.
There was a shoot-out, and Buck didn’t make it out alive, and Blanche was taken in.