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Crimes by Women #10
This anthology issue contains multiple crime stories featuring female criminals. One story follows Jean Terry, who attempts to murder the Terry family to claim their fortune but is ultimately captured. Another story centers on Lila Horne, a woman hired for a job involving a million dollars who becomes entangled with gangster Manny Byrds and his criminal operation, eventually betraying him to the police. The stories emphasize the consequences of female-perpetrated crimes, with both protagonists facing justice for their criminal schemes.