Top 3 Criminals | The Odyssey Online
Start writing a post
Entertainment

The 3 Most Iconic Crime Duos In History

Murder and love is the perfect combination.

431
The 3 Most Iconic Crime Duos In History
Flickr

These couples, the compelling combination of passion and blood, are the literal definition of loving each other's quirks. From the romanticized Bonnie and Clyde duo to the immortalized Lonely Hearts Killers, these couples live in infamy as they captured the public's attention with their daring escapades and unbreakable bonds reaching what it truly means to be a partner in crime.

1. Bonnie & Clyde

Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow in front of their car.Wikipedia

Bonnie Elizabeth Parker, an innocent girl from the South with a clean record, became madly in love with Clyde Chestnut Barrow, an ex-con. Together they formed a most astounding criminal duo in which they robbed gas stations, restaurants, and local banks, but never married.

Though their twenty-one-month crime spree was short-lived, it was awash in the blood of innocent police officers and night guards, and finally it ended in a halo of gunfire from the ambush orchestrated by police officers outside of Gibsland. Their lives seemed out of a movie, and much later, in various adaptions throughout history, it was.

2. The Lonely Hearts Killers


Raymond Fernandez, recently freed from jail due to petty theft, answered the calls of newspapers that advertised lonely women wanting to start a relationship with a man. Soon, Fernandez developed an M.O. (modus operandi): woo his victims, gain their trust, and then rob them to become nothing but a ghost. A mystery.

However, when he met Martha Beck, everything changed. Soon, Beck was at his doorstep, with her two children, begging Fernandez to be with her as her one true love and prince Charming.

Fernandez only agreed with one condition: if Beck abandonded her children. She of course did by dropping them off at a Salvation Army. And on they continued with their thefts using Raymond's M.O.

However, Martha being possessive of her lover, together, they started to kill the women in order for her to be the only one in Raymond's life. But, after the murder of a widow and her child, they were arrested and sentenced to the death in the electric chair. The lonely hearts killers are believed to be the culprits of as much as 20 deaths.

3. Leopold & Loeb

Richard Loeb, a smart, charming, and wealthy eighteen-year-old graduate student, was a mirror image of his friend and lover nineteen-year-old Nathan Leopold, who was a brilliant law student, a published ornithologist, and the heir to a manufacturing fortune. But despite their status quo, they became obsessed with pulling off the "perfect crime" for they considered themselves Nietzschean "supermen" in which laws were beneath the duo.

This belief led to the murder of Bobby Franks, Loeb's cousin. However, they soon proved to be horrible criminals, leaving a trail of evidence behind and after ten days of the murder, they confessed to it. They were arrested thought they escaped death row.

These couples, known for their dark minds and twisted intentions, will forever live in the infamy of our world.

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Health and Wellness

10 Hygiene Tips For All College Athletes

College athletes, it's time we talk about sports hygiene.

1377
Woman doing pull-ups on bars with sun shining behind her.

I got a request to talk about college athletes hygiene so here it is.

College athletes, I get it, you are busy! From class, to morning workouts, to study table, to practice, and more. But that does not excuse the fact that your hygiene comes first! Here are some tips when it comes to taking care of your self.

Keep Reading...Show less
Jenna Pizzi and her mom smiling by a waterfront with a historic ship in the background.
Jenna Pizzi

There is always a time in the semester when you have about three papers, four tests, five assignments and two projects due within the same time period. Isn't that just the best?

It's almost as if the professors all plot against you just to make college even more stressful than it already is. No matter how many people try to make you feel better, no one ever compares to your mom. Moms always know exactly what to say.

Keep Reading...Show less
Student Life

7 Jobs Your Roommate Has

She's got your back with everything that college throws at you.

1564
Cristina Yang and Meredith Grey in scrubs sit against a wall, smiling and enjoying a break.

If you are anything like my roommate and I, you have a friendship with your roomie. You’re lucky to have gotten a roommate that is easy to get along with and more importantly cool to live with. Whether you found her on Facebook or went random, a roommate is a big part of life in college. This list goes through some of the jobs that a roommate has that help you get through college.

Keep Reading...Show less
Student Life

35 Things I Wish I Learned In My Freshman Year Of College

Just some relatable college student advice! Yes, you aren’t the only one!

1382
Towson University
YouTube

Freshman year can either be the greatest year, or the roughest year. It depends on your transition and how you adjust. For me, freshman year in college was one of the best years of my life. However, looking back, there are a few things that I wish I learned.

Now that I am a sophomore, I can finally do things a little differently. Here are a few things that I wish I learned my freshman year of college!

Keep Reading...Show less
Woman in field with a red heart-shaped balloon under a colorful sky.

Being single can be great and awful at the same time. Yeah, it's awesome to have time to yourself to figure out who you are and make your own decisions. It would also be nice to have someone to go through life with, but it needs to be the right person. I haven't found that person yet and here's a few reasons why.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments