Charles Floyd
Charles Floyd
There are many former gangsters and outlaws in history that are considered heroes more then murders and robbers. These gentlemen’s crimes where labeled differently then killers in today’s society. Some outlaws known as John Dillinger, Bonnie and Clyde, baby face Nelson are all considered legends in today’s society, however the truth remains that these men and women were vicious killers. I believe that one man stands out among all of these men. His name is Charles Arthur Floyd. I think that this man was a victim of poverty. In order for this man to support his family like every father wants to do, he made extreme sacrifices and in the end, he made the ultimate one “death”.
Charles Arthur Floyd was born on February 3, 1904 in Georgia. Charles was one of seven children, his father Walter Floyd was a man that tried to support his family the best he could. Walter heard of money to be made in the cotton fields. He took his family out to the cotton fields to try......
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