What were Bonnie and Clyde trying to escape from when there were killed?

Bonnie and Clyde were attempting to escape from law enforcement and the escalating violence that accompanied their criminal activities during the Great Depression. They were part of a gang involved in bank robberies, burglaries, and other crimes, which made them fugitives. Their notorious reputation and the relentless pursuit by police ultimately led to their ambush and death in 1934. They sought freedom from the constraints of society but were ultimately trapped by their lifestyle and the law.