Cassie Chadwick, "Queen of Ohio," b. 1859. One of Cleveland's most infamous con artists.

Five Reasons She Still Steals Our Hearts:

1. Met husband no. 2 at a brothel, which she may have owned herself. She told him she was an "instructor of etiquette." Charm school ain't what it used to be.

2. Had ability to faint on command in order to save face and feign embarrassment--i.e. when said gentleman informed her that her "school" was a well-known bordello. Kudos for hubris.

3. Pulled off her biggest scam by claiming she was the illegitimate daughter of the millionaire bachelor Andrew Carnegie. Nothing says "I Love You" like a million-dollar promissory note.

4. Upon her last arrest, was found lying in bed with her money belt securely fastened--you can always try to take it with you.

5. Hauled trunkfuls of dresses and animal skin rugs to her prison cell, which the warden allowed her to decorate. Eat your heart out, Martha.