1 case tagged “fencing”
Convicted: Mary Frith
Mary Frith, also known as Moll Cutpurse, was a notorious English pickpocket and fence operating in the London underworld during the late 16th and early 17th centuries. Her criminal activities primarily involved theft, fencing stolen goods, and occasional highway robbery. She was a well-known figure in London, recognized for her unconventional behavior, including wearing male attire and smoking, both of which were highly unusual for women during the period.