Accomplice
Ma Barker
- Born
- 8 October 1873
- Died
- 16 January 1935, aged about 62
- Record
- Wikidata Q235565 · Wikipedia
Accomplice in Ma Barker and the Barker–Karpis Gang
Born Arizona Donnie Clark, known as Kate; mother of the Barker brothers. Killed with Fred by federal agents at Lake Weir; her role in the gang's crimes is disputed.
1931–1935 · Missouri, Oklahoma, Minnesota and Illinois; killed at Ocklawaha, Florida · Killed before trial
Hoover called her the brains of a murderous gang. A robber who knew her said she couldn't plan breakfast. Kate Barker and the shootout at Lake Weir. Read the case.
Dated events
Herman Barker kills himself in Wichita, Kansas, after a confrontation with police.
Fred Barker is released from the Kansas State Penitentiary, where he met Alvin Karpis.
Fred Barker and Karpis kill Sheriff C. Roy Kelly at West Plains, Missouri; Kate Barker leaves with them.
Arthur Dunlop, Kate Barker's companion, is found shot dead, killed by the gang.
Arthur 'Doc' Barker is arrested in Chicago; papers in his possession point to Lake Weir, Florida.
Fred and Kate Barker are killed in a shootout with federal agents at Ocklawaha, Florida.
Kate and Fred Barker are buried at Welch, Oklahoma, beside Herman.
Doc Barker is shot dead trying to escape from Alcatraz.