bonnie and clyde

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Definition of bonnie and clyde in English English dictionary: infamous pair of American outlaws who committed many crimes during the 1920s (such as robberies, murders, etc.); two young criminals, Bonnie Parker (a woman) and Clyde Barrow (a man), who stole money from banks and businesses in the US in the 1930s. in full Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow born March 24, 1909, Telico, Texas, U.S. died May 23, 1934, near Gibsland, La. born Oct. 1, 1910, Rowena, Texas, U.S. died May 23, 1934, near Gibsland, La. U.S. criminals. After Barrow spent time in prison (1930-32), he and Parker began a 21-month crime spree, robbing gas stations, restaurants, and small-town banks in Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, and Missouri and murdering a number of people. Their exploits received wide coverage in the press. Betrayed by a friend, they were ambushed by police officers along a highway in Gibsland, La.; as they attempted to flee, police opened fire, killing them. Their exploits inspired numerous books and films; Bonnie Parker; Clyde Barrow