Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow were a notorious criminal couple during the Great Depression in the United States. They gained fame for their bank robberies and violent encounters with law enforcement from 1932 to 1934. Their exploits captured the public's imagination, leading to widespread media coverage. The couple was part of a larger gang that committed various crimes, including robberies and murders. Their crime spree ended when they were ambushed and killed by law enforcement in May 1934 in Bienville Parish, Louisiana. Their story has since inspired numerous films, songs, and books, solidifying their place in American folklore.