The Outlaw Queen: Kathryn Thorne and the Making of Machine Gun Kelly

Chris Enss, a New York Times bestselling author, historian, and private investigator, is renowned for her detailed accounts of women’s roles in the American West. With over 20 books in her repertoire, she is adept at revealing the truths buried within the tales of lawmen, gunslingers, and especially the women whose stories are often overlooked.

Her most recent book, titled Meet the Kellys: The True Story of Machine Gun Kelly and His Moll Kathryn Thorne, is currently available for purchase at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, KensingtonBooks.com, and various bookstores.

In a featured episode of Zone 7, Crime Scene Investigator Sheryl McCollum converses with bestselling author and private investigator Chris Enss about the true story of Kathryn Thorne. Thorne is highlighted as a woman who not only supported Machine Gun Kelly but was instrumental in crafting his legendary status. They delve into Kathryn’s intellect, daring decisions, her orchestration of a notorious kidnapping, and her direct communication with J. Edgar Hoover. Furthermore, Sheryl and Chris discuss the FBI’s formative years, the origin of the term “G-Man,” and Kathryn’s impactful presence in the courtroom.

Learn more about Chris Enss at chrisenss.com or follow her on Instagram @chrisenssauthor.

[Feature Photo: George “Machine Gun” Kelly, in handcuffs, smiles for photographers as he is escorted by a federal agent on Oct. 2, 1933. He was being taken to Oaklahoma City to stand trial.(AP Photo)]

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