The Bonnie and Clyde gang rode roughshod over the Central United States during the Depression in the 1930s until Texas Ranger Frank Hamer came out of retirement and ended their deadly robbery spree in an ambush.
Clyde Barrow and Bonnie Parker aka Bonnie and Clyde
It’s one of many cases that contributes to the worldwide reputation of the Texas Rangers.
In order to get a concise and accurate account of its history, Riggs went to the Official Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum.
Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum In Waco, Texas
The museum attracts 100-thousand people a year from around the globe to see its exhibit artifacts, artwork, and archives.
Here’s my interview with its Director, Byron Johnson.
FOLLOW the True Crime Reporter® Podcast 
SIGN UP FOR my True Crime Newsletter
THANK YOU FOR THE FIVE-STAR REVIEWS ON APPLE Please leave one – it really helps.
TELL ME about a STORY OR SUBJECT  that you want to hear more about

True Crime Reporter

History of the Texas Rangers

truecrimereporter@getalby.com

blubrry@getalby.com

Podcastindex.org

My deep dive into reporting real-life criminal cases began in 1991 with an investigation into corruption within the Texas Parole Board. This started a ten-year journey that took me into the darkest corners of the prison system, from maximum security units to Texas death row and the Texas Death Chamber.

I sat across the table from some of the most violent and reprehensible criminals in Texas history to expose widespread corruption in the state’s criminal justice system. 

Throughout these inquiries, I built a reputation for uncovering wrongdoing, regardless of where it led. I developed a vast network of trusted sources, in...