A Brief History of Frank Hamer
We have been researching the history of various famous firearms users of the past. This week we take a brief look at the history of legendary lawman Frank Hamer, best known for the killing of Bonnie & Clyde in 1934.
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PHOTOS SHOWN
Frank Hamer (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frank_Hamer#/media/File:Francis_Augustus_Hamer.jpg)
Map of United States (https://www.shadedrelief.com/us-physical/)
Black Jack Ketchum (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom_Ketchum#/media/File:Black_Jack_Ketchum.jpg)
Bonnie Parker & Clyde Barrow (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bonnie_and_Clyde#/media/File:Bonnieclyde_f.jpg)
"Ranger Hamer Says Texas Has Murder Machine." El Paso Herald. El Paso, TX, 13 Mar 1928.
"Charm and Dignity." The Pender Republic. Pender Nebraska. 19 May 1933.
"Prison Break Is Described By Simmons." The Paris News. Paris, TX. 16 Jan 1934.
"Firearms Rules Planned." The Austin American. 25 Aug 1934.
Site of Bonnie and Clyde's Killing (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bonnie_and_Clyde#/media/File:1932_Ford_V-8_containing_the_remains_of_Bonnie_Parker_and_Clyde_Barrow.jpg)
RECOMMENDED BOOKS
Cult of Glory: The Bold and Brutal History of the Texas Rangers by Doug J. Swanson
Texas Ranger – The Epic Life of Frank Hamer, The Man Who Killed Bonnie and Clyde by John Boessenecker
RECOMMENDED FILMS
The Highwaymen