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October 1, 1910
Bonnie Parker, of the famous criminal duo Bonnie and Clyde, was born. Arkansas was frequented by Parker, Clyde Barrow, and their associates, collectively known as the Barrow Gang, between 1932 and 1934. The gang’s criminal exploits in Arkansas included murder, attempted murder, kidnapping, robbery, and automobile theft. Western Arkansas was also on the circuit of back roads Barrow used to evade lawmen from other states.