2. Bonnie Parker
Bonnie Parker, born in 1910 in Rowena, Texas, became infamous as one half of the notorious duo Bonnie and Clyde during the Great Depression. After meeting Clyde Barrow in 1930, she joined him in a crime spree that included bank robberies, kidnappings, and murders across several states. Their exploits captivated the nation, leading to a media frenzy that romanticized their outlaw image. Their criminal activities spurred new anti-crime legislation. Learn more from the FBI Archives.
