Chicago May
Mary Anne Churchill Sharpe | |
|---|---|
| Born | Mary Anne Duignan 26 Dec 1871 Edenmore, Ballinamuck County Longford, Ireland |
| Died | 30 May 1929 (aged 57) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Other names | Chicago May, Queen of Crooks, May Churchill |
| Occupation | Prostitute |
| Criminal status | Deceased |
| Spouse(s) | Dal Churchill (????–????), Jim Sharpe (????–????) |
| Criminal charge | Robbery; Attempted Murder |
| Penalty | 5 years imprisonment; 15 years imprisonment |
Chicago May (1871–1929) was the nickname of Mary Anne Duignan, an Irish-born criminal who became notorious in the U.S., United Kingdom and France. Her principle crimes were prostitution and blackmail. She referred to herself as the "queen of crooks" and sometimes used the name May Churchill.