Bonnie and Clyde: The Original ‘Ride or Die’ Couple

Bonnie and Clyde are two of the most glamorized criminals in history. Their love story was just as romanticized as Romeo and Juliet but not for a good reason. Their ride or die love story was a crime spree that terrorized the Midwest and ultimately ended in their deaths. Their love for violence raises many questions. How did such an innocent girl get dragged into this mess? And why was the whole world so fascinated with their story?

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During their two years on the run, Bonnie and Clyde weren’t alone. They actually formed the Barrow gang together. Although their love story was plastered all over the media, their life was nothing any person should envy. They weren’t even that good at being criminals. Here is the true story of Bonnie and Clyde and a few secrets that will show you who legendary dynamic duo really was.

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