The Allure and Infamy of Mary Carr: Pioneering Queen of the Forty Elephants
Mary Carr, head of the Forty Elephants, revolutionized female criminal strategy in Victorian London. Born in 1860, she turned to theft early, becoming a key figure in organized crime. Carr led an all-female gang that weaponized fashion to steal from opulent stores. Modeling for the likes of Lord Frederic Leighton helped disguise her criminal pursuits among the upper echelons of society.
Mar, 7 2025