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

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Meet the Kellys:

The True Story of Machine Gun Kelly and his Moll Kathryn Thorne

 

Kathryn Kelly, wife of gangster George “Machine Gun” Kelly (Original photo has no negative date or photo credit, published 08/03/1986 in The Daily Oklahoman)

 

Tune in to Zone 7 Cold Case as Crime Scene Investigator Sheryl McCollum sits down with bestselling author and private investigator Chris Enss to dig into the real story of Kathryn Thorne—the woman who didn’t just stand beside Machine Gun Kelly but helped build his legend. They discuss Kathryn’s sharp mind, bold choices, how she planned a headline-making kidnapping, and even called J. Edgar Hoover herself. Sheryl and Chris also explore the early days of the FBI, the origin of the term “G-Man,” and how the courtroom became Kathryn’s stage.

https://www.crimeonline.com/2025/06/27/the-outlaw-queen-kathryn-thorne-and-the-making-of-machine-gun-kelly/

“I listened to this yesterday on my work commute. It ended WAY too soon! I could have listened to hours of y’all chatting! I honestly didn’t want it to end! Guess I am gonna have to read the book now and hope that you have her on again soon! It was a brilliant interview! Wonderful! Thank you!” Elizabeth Deschesne Godard

 

 

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Meet the Kellys:

The True Story of Machine Gun Kelly and his Moll Kathryn Thorne