The image of the mobster is predominantly male. But although it does tend to be a boys' club, there have been a number of female mobsters who made a name for themselves, too. Witty, strong, resourceful, and ruthless, these women rose to prominence in the world of organized crime. And they were often even more successful than their male counterparts.
From Bonnie Parker to Stephanie St. Clair, check out the deadly women who were vicious gangsters.