The New Bonnie and Clyde

Dalton Hayes and his girlfriend, Cheyenne Phillips

According to BBC, a Kentucky couple, Dalton Hayes, 18, and Cheyenne Phillips, 13, had been captured and arrested by police in Panama City Beach, Florida. The two had allegedly committed crimes of burglary, theft, and criminal trespassing after disappearing from their homes and escaping custody in numerous states. While attempting to evade police, the two slept in a stolen pickup truck, among other vehicles that had been stolen. The two claim to have been deeply in love with each other, even though Dalton Hayes had not learned of Cheyenne Phillips' true age, instead thinking she was 19 until they began to know each other more. But at that point, "he was already done in love with her" according to the boyfriend's mother. When the two were caught and brought to court, however, I wonder if that love was tested, as Hayes had to face an adult court, while his girlfriend only had to stand in front of a juvenile court. Also, to avoid formal extradition processes, Hayes had said, "I'll sign the papers so I can go back to Kentucky." After a two week "crime-spree," it appears that the two will return back to their home state and face their sentences in my personal favorite state of this great country. The two are being likened to the legendary and infamous Bonnie and Clyde. However, if I may state a truth, the two are truly nothing like Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow. Bonnie and Clyde were legends in the world of crime and forever will be. That aside, I am glad that the couple was caught and their crimes did not turn violent, as many people seem to be turning to these days.





The real Bonnie and Clyde