Pearl Hart and Joe Boot robbed a stagecoach in Arizona on May 3, 1899.
On May 3, 1899, Pearl Hart committed a daring stagecoach robbery along with an accomplice, Joe Boot, near Globe, Arizona. This was one of the last known stagecoach robberies in the American Old West, captivating the public’s imagination. Hart's involvement, in particular, emphasized the rarity of female bandits during that era. Known thereafter as the "Bandit Queen," her crime challenged prevailing gender norms and elevated her to a notable status in American folklore.