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Deadshot Mary: a 1930s Undercover Cop Superstar

Jun 13, 2016 | Fun Historical Facts, Random Musings

A couple of days ago, I mentioned one of the greatest fences of all times, Marl Madelbaum. Today I’ll introduce you to a counterpart of hers, “Deadshot” Mary Shanley, an early 20th century undercover supercop. Hadley Meares of Atlas Obscura...

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