Clyde Barrow, born on March 24, 1909, in Telico, Texas, stepped into a life of crime early on, influenced primarily by his older brother. Growing up in a struggling farming family, Clyde's prospects dwindled, leading him to petty thefts that quickly escalated to more serious crimes, including armed robbery. By 1929, at just 20 years old, he was already a fugitive wanted by law enforcement. His life took a significant turn in 1930 when he met Bonnie Parker, a waitress with whom he would form a notorious partnership that would become emblematic of the American crime wave during the Great Depression.
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