Bonnie And Clyde In 'The Trail's End'

“You’ve read the story of Jesse James, of how he lived and died. If you’re still in need; of something to read, here’s the story of Bonnie and Clyde.” This is the opening stanza from a poem written by Bonnie Parker herself, titled “The Trail’s End”. The story of Bonnie and Clyde is definitely one that was remembered, which is what they both wanted. They spent the majority of their young lives together on the run from the police. The impact they had on the world around them is one that lasted even till today. From robbing stores to leading the cops on what was remembered as one of the most colorful man hunts the nation had seen at that time, Bonnie and Clyde definitely made their mark before their time was up. Bonnie Parker was born on October …show more content…
Clyde got a call that his sister had broken her arm and upon his arrival home, he found Bonnie in the kitchen making hot chocolate. They spent the rest of the night talking after they met, and spent almost everyday together after that. Not longer after they met, Clyde was imprisoned for the first time and sent to the Waco County Jail to await trial. Shortly after his arrest, Bonnie took a bus to visit him in jail where they, with the help of Clyde’s cell mate Frank Turner, devised a plan for him and Frank to escape. The plan included Bonnie going to Frank’s parents house to find a gun he’d hidden and bringing it back to them the next day. The plan worked perfectly and the next day, Barrow and Turner broke out. They made their way to Illinois stealing cars and robbing stores whenever they got the chance. That didn’t get them very far though, because they were eventually captured and sent back to the Texas jail. Clyde was convicted and sentenced to 14 years of hard labor at the Eastham Prison Farm on the plains of Texas. However, Clyde’s mother was able to work out a deal with the judge, making him eligible for parole in only two years if he exhibited good behavior. Unaware of his mother’s deal, he devised a plan to get out early by “accidentally” cutting off two of his toes with an ax. His attempt actually worked and he was released shortly after in February …show more content…
William Daniel or “WD” was the new member of the gang and his first mission was to steal a car in broad daylight. When he was unable to finish the task, Clyde took over, accidently killing the owner of the car and driving off in the car. After this happened, they all went back home to say their goodbyes to their families. Bonnie and Clyde were able to get away with most of the crimes they committed, as they were shielded by people who understood their actions, people who had also lost a lot because of the Great Depression. But the more murders they committed, the harder the police looked for them. In March 1933, Buck was released from prison and of course, joined back up with Bonnie and Clyde, this time bringing his wife, Blanche, with them. The 5 member crew decided to get an apartment together, figuring they could stick around for a few months before having to leave again. However, the neighbors ended up reporting all the unusual activity to the police which led the police to coming to search the house. Of course, when Clyde noticed the commotion of the police approaching the house, he warned everyone and hurried them into the garage. Everyone climbed into the truck, except for Blanche who was too hysterical and went running out the back door. They started the truck and drove right through the garage door and through the police blockade. Just as they pulled away, the