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Sinister South
Join Rachel and Hannah on the Sinister South Podcast as they explore the shadowy corners of South London. Each episode digs into the gritty true crime stories that have left their mark on the local streets of South London. They’ll introduce you to the victims and dissect the mysteries while giving you a taste of the places these dramas unfolded. It’s not all doom and gloom; Rach and Han also have plenty of nonsense to chat about! So whether you're a true crime buff or just curious about the darker tales from their neck of the woods, pull up a chair, tune in and join the mischief!
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Sinister South
The Queenpins of Crime: South London's Forty Elephants
They didn’t need getaway cars or sawn-off shotguns just a killer wardrobe and a razor-sharp plan. In this episode, we dive into the world of the Forty Elephants an all-women crime syndicate that ruled the streets and department stores of London from the late 1800s well into the 20th century. Based in the Elephant and Castle, these women weren’t just shoplifters they were organised, ruthless, and decades ahead of their time when it came to running a criminal empire.
We’ll explore how the gang operated, why they were so successful for so long, and how their legacy challenges the idea that crime was just a man’s game. From high society parties to prison cells, this is the story of the women who stole with style and left a mark on London’s underworld that still fascinates today.
We also talk about how podcasts with money make us sad...yeh you heard right...and how everyone knew a shoplifter in their previous life right??...
Sources include: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forty_Elephants
https://www.dannydutch.com/post/meet-the-forty-elephants-the-all-girl-gang-from-london
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0QZEnyZyYo4
https://crimereads.com/diamond-annie-forty-thieves/
https://discover.hubpages.com/politics/The-Most-Notorious-All-Women-Criminal-Gang-in-History
https://londondarktourist.com/female-gangsters-forty-elephants/
https://www.thegenealogist.co.uk/featuredarticles/2023/the-queens-of-the-forties-1683/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IqCgpFluo-Q
https://theministryofgentlemanlywarfare.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/diamond-annie_s-forty-thieves-by-michael-j-obrien.pdf
https://www.ranker.com/list/diamond-annie-and-the-forty-elephants/genevieve-carlton
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Produced and hosted by Hannah Williams & Rachel Baines
Mixed & edited by Purple Waves Sound (A.K.A Will)
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