Lampião was joined in 1930 by his girlfriend, Maria Déa, nicknamed Maria Bonita (Beautiful Maria), who, like other women in the band, dressed like the "cangaceiros" and participated in many of their actions.
Lampião was joined in 1930 by his girlfriend, Maria Déa, nicknamed Maria Bonita (Beautiful Maria). The women who joined bandit groups, often termed "cangaceiras", dressed like their male comrades and participated in many of their actions.