85 Years Later, Strange New Details Emerge In Bonnie And Clyde Case
Too often in popular culture, Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow are depicted as glamorous and cunning bandits who pushed the boundaries of Depression-era America. But while this duo really did strike panic into the hearts of police and civilians nationwide, their exploits weren’t always as smooth as they’re often portrayed. In fact, 85 years after their demise, a court clerk in Texas uncovered one riveting detail — and it may tarnish Bonnie and Clyde’s iconic reputation forever.
A day like any other
This law clerk’s job at the Tarrant County law courts had seemed pretty mundane. That is, until one day in 2019, when she came across a discovery that would forever paint Bonnie and Clyde in a different light. But the question remains — what did this duo do to earn their legendary image?
Humble beginnings
Having both grown up in impoverished areas of Texas, Bonnie and Clyde were no strangers to hardship. Bonnie’s father passed away when she was four, a tragedy that pushed her mother to move the family to the impoverished Dallas suburb of Cement City to live with Bonnie’s grandparents. Intriguingly, the young Bonnie was a gifted student, showing zero signs of the criminal life she would later embrace.
The bright scholar
Bonnie was a good school pupil, exhibiting a high level of intelligence and a passion for literature and poems. Viewed as beautiful by those around her, Bonnie dreamed of becoming an actress during those days. And it was only in her second year of high school that her journey to notoriety began.
Broken romance
As an adventurous high schooler, Bonnie soon became besotted with a fellow pupil named Roy Thornton. The couple actually tied the knot before Bonnie’s 16th birthday, with the bride getting a tattoo to commemorate the union. Unfortunately, the marriage soon deteriorated as Thornton became physically abusive and was later sentenced to five years in prison for robbery. But soon enough, Bonnie would love again.
