Bonnie Parker (Criminal)

Bonnie Parker's life was brief but left an enduring mark on American criminal history. Born in Rowena, Texas, on October 1, 1910, she grew up in a large family. She was American, with a petite frame at 4'11" and a slim build, her blonde hair and blue eyes making her an easily remembered figure in the press of the 1930s.

Parker's criminal career was concentrated in the years 1932 to 1934, a period of just two years that began when she was around 21 years old. Her death came on May 23, 1934, at the age of 23. Her life story has been retold countless times, but the facts of her short, turbulent life continue to intrigue. She remains a controversial figure in American folklore.