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. She referred to herself as the "queen of crooks" and sometimes used the name May Churchill.[1][2][3]