Dexfield Park - Bonnie and Clyde Shootout (1933) IA
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Description: Dexfield Park, located near Dexter, Iowa, gained notoriety as the site of a dramatic shootout involving the notorious outlaws Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow in 1933. On July 24, 1933, law enforcement officers, acting on a tip, set up an ambush at Dexfield Park in an attempt to capture Bonnie and Clyde, who were known to frequent the area. As Bonnie and Clyde approached the park in their stolen Ford V8, they were met with a barrage of gunfire from the waiting officers. In the ensuing shootout, Bonnie and Clyde managed to escape unharmed, but two law enforcement officers were wounded, and one officer, Marshal Henry D. Humphrey, was killed. The shootout at Dexfield Park became a pivotal moment in the public's perception of Bonnie and Clyde, cementing their reputation as dangerous and elusive criminals. The incident also heightened tensions between law enforcement and the public, as many viewed Bonnie and Clyde as folk heroes and sympathized with their outlaw lifestyle. Today, Dexfield Park serves as a reminder of this dramatic chapter in American history, attracting visitors interested in learning more about the infamous duo and the events that unfolded at the park on that fateful day in 1933. While the park itself has undergone changes over the years, including renovations and improvements, the memory of the Bonnie and Clyde shootout continues to resonate with visitors and locals alike, preserving its place in the annals of true crime lore.