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Bonnie and Clyde's notorious gang had a shootout near Dexter, Iowa, in 1933

Des Moines Register
Marvin Barrow is surrounded by officers and deputies as he lay on ground at edge of Dexfield park, just after the capture. Barrow was shot through the head with a machine gun. This photo was originally published on July 24, 1933. For more historical Iowa photos, subscribe to the Register here: http://bit.ly/2KZwECu
Marvin Barrow is surrounded by officers and deputies as he lay on ground at edge of Dexfield park, just after the capture. Barrow was shot through the head with a machine gun. This photo was originally published on July 24, 1933. For more historical Iowa photos, subscribe to the Register here: http://bit.ly/2KZwECu
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Handcuffs were placed on Mrs. Marvin Barrow after she was taken into custody. This photo was originally published in The Register on July 24, 1933.
Handcuffs were placed on Mrs. Marvin Barrow after she was taken into custody. This photo was originally published in The Register on July 24, 1933.
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Barrow Gang hideout, Sutherland, Iowa, July 26, 1933
Barrow Gang hideout, Sutherland, Iowa, July 26, 1933
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Marvin Barrow
Marvin Barrow
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Screaming defiance at the officers who captured her and her husband, Mrs. Marvin Barrow was held as the posse found them in a wooded tract near Dexter. Barrow, badly wounded, is in center of group of kneeling men. This photo was originally published on July 24, 1933.
Screaming defiance at the officers who captured her and her husband, Mrs. Marvin Barrow was held as the posse found them in a wooded tract near Dexter. Barrow, badly wounded, is in center of group of kneeling men. This photo was originally published on July 24, 1933.
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July 24, 1933 from page of the Des Moines Register.
July 24, 1933 from page of the Des Moines Register.
Register Archives
Col. Fred Hird, United States marshal, found 32 automatic pistols, two revolvers, two automatic rifles, a pair of field glasses and a Bible among the effects of the "Bloody Barrow" gang turned over to him. The guns were stolen from an armory at Enid, Okla.
Col. Fred Hird, United States marshal, found 32 automatic pistols, two revolvers, two automatic rifles, a pair of field glasses and a Bible among the effects of the "Bloody Barrow" gang turned over to him. The guns were stolen from an armory at Enid, Okla.
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Mrs. Blanche Darrow (center) is escorted to the car which started her on her way to Platte City, Mo., to face assault charges.
Mrs. Blanche Darrow (center) is escorted to the car which started her on her way to Platte City, Mo., to face assault charges.
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Cigar-chomping Bonnie Parker poses with a gun in hand in a self-styled publicity shot in the early 1930s during her rampage through Depression-era America.
Cigar-chomping Bonnie Parker poses with a gun in hand in a self-styled publicity shot in the early 1930s during her rampage through Depression-era America.
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Clyde Barrow and Bonnie Parker were ambushed and killed near Gibsland, La. on May 23, 1934. For more photos from the Register ’ s archives, subscribe here: http://bit.ly/2KZwECu
Clyde Barrow and Bonnie Parker were ambushed and killed near Gibsland, La. on May 23, 1934. For more photos from the Register’s archives, subscribe here: http://bit.ly/2KZwECu
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Bonnie Parker holds a gund on her partner in crime, Clyde Barrow, as the two mug for the camera in this photo made approximately one year before their deaths.
Bonnie Parker holds a gund on her partner in crime, Clyde Barrow, as the two mug for the camera in this photo made approximately one year before their deaths.
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The Barrow Gang hideout on July 26, 1933
The Barrow Gang hideout on July 26, 1933
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The car that Clyde Barrow and Bonnie Parker died in is covered in bullet holes.
The car that Clyde Barrow and Bonnie Parker died in is covered in bullet holes.
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Barrow ambush
Barrow ambush
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Mrs. Marvin Barrow is captured on July 25, 1933.
Mrs. Marvin Barrow is captured on July 25, 1933.
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Barrow gang guns.
Barrow gang guns.
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Clyde Barrow poses with his car and guns.
Clyde Barrow poses with his car and guns.
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Marvin Barrow
Marvin Barrow
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Mrs. Connie Barrow was accused of hiding the Barrow gang.
Mrs. Connie Barrow was accused of hiding the Barrow gang.
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Clyde Barrow
Clyde Barrow
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Mrs. Marvin Barrow struggles with Deputy Sheriff L.E. Forbes of Polk County and Patrolman Sid Pearce of Des Moines as they hold her in the clearing where her husband was shot.
Mrs. Marvin Barrow struggles with Deputy Sheriff L.E. Forbes of Polk County and Patrolman Sid Pearce of Des Moines as they hold her in the clearing where her husband was shot.
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Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Barrow.
Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Barrow.
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Mrs. Marvin Barrow
Mrs. Marvin Barrow
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Mrs. Marvin Barrow.
Mrs. Marvin Barrow.
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Deputy Sheriff L.E. Forbes.
Deputy Sheriff L.E. Forbes.
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Clyde Barrow
Clyde Barrow
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Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow's bullet-riddled car.
Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow's bullet-riddled car.
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A photograph from the 1930s shows Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow embracing while they kiss.
A photograph from the 1930s shows Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow embracing while they kiss.
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John B. Gasquet, Times photographer, took photos of the shooting of Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow.
John B. Gasquet, Times photographer, took photos of the shooting of Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow.
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People look at the bullet-riddled car driven by the infamous Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow.
People look at the bullet-riddled car driven by the infamous Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow.
The Times Shreveport
This group of officers trapped Clyde Barrow and Bonnie Parker. The arrow points to Frank Hamer, "fastest man on the draw in Texas," who killed Barrow.
This group of officers trapped Clyde Barrow and Bonnie Parker. The arrow points to Frank Hamer, "fastest man on the draw in Texas," who killed Barrow.
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