EPISODE · May 7, 2026 · 1 MIN
Sophie Lyons' Life of Crime & Reform| May 7
from Michigan Minute
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.
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