Bonnie & Clyde killed in ambush 80 years ago today
The Great Depression had left many people feeling more sympathy for robbers than bankers, and many became celebrities. But thanks to photos of them posing with stolen weapons, Bonnie & Clyde became the most infamous of all. Their gang embarked on a crime spree 1932-1934. After targeting stores and gas stations, they graduated to banks.
The rapidly-growing Federal Bureau of Investigation got involved in the police hunt after the couple stole a car, increasing the resources dedicated to tracking them down. They killed 13 people in total and turned national opinion against them.
The authorities offered a reward of $2,000 ($35,310 in 2014) for their death or capture. Shortly after, they were killed.