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Back to EpisodesSophie Lyons' Life of Crime & Reform| May 7
Season 1
Episode 1525
Published 11 months ago
Description
On this day in 1924, Sophie Lyons, a famous rogue turned reformer, died in Detroit. Known as one of the country's most notorious thieves, she later dedicated her life to juvenile delinquent rehabilitation. Her autobiography, "Why Crime Doesn’t Pay," and her amassed fortune reflect her complex legacy.