The Forty Elephants: London’s Legendary All-Female Crime Syndicate

Before modern organized crime had a name, the women of the Forty Elephants were already running a sophisticated theft empire in the heart of London. Operating out of Elephant and Castle, this all-female crime syndicate targeted elite department stores like Harrods and Selfridges, blending elegance with calculated precision.In this episode of Mobstercast Chronicles, we dive into the rise of their infamous “Queen,” Alice Diamond, the gang’s ingenious shoplifting techniques, their code of loyalty, and how they built one of the most successful criminal networks in British history—all while Victorian society underestimated them.Corsets. Diamonds. Razor blades.This is the story of the queens of London’s underworld.Become a supporter of this podcast:  https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mobstercastchronicles--6052763/support