Frank Hamer
American law enforcement officer (1884–1955)
Born
Mar 17, 1884 (142)
Birth Place
Wilson County
Nationality
United States
Died
1955-07-10
About
Francis Augustus Hamer was an American lawman and Texas Ranger who led the 1934 posse that tracked down and killed criminals Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow. Renowned for his toughness, marksmanship, and investigative skill, he acquired status in the Southwest as the archetypal Texas Ranger. He was inducted into the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame.