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Who Was Diamond Annie?

The ladies of London were some of the most unsuspecting criminals. Their ringleader, a woman named Diamond Annie, was something of a kingpin. She was dripping in money, even if her other cohorts had humbler upbringings...

A Powerful Crime Leader

Diamond Annie wasn't to be messed with. Born Alice Diamond, she picked up the nickname because her hands were always covered in beautiful (and real) diamond rings. She was six feet tall, could punch out even the strongest of men, and was the de facto leader of a powerful London gang...

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.