The Woman Who Left the Strip Club and Became a Crime Boss

In this Honor Among Thieves true crime podcast episode, Elisabeth Carson shares the full story of how her life spiraled from early drug use into high-level criminal activity — including becoming a major ecstasy distributor in the Midwest and eventually making up to $10,000 a day through credit card fraud. Elisabeth opens up about starting drugs at just 11 years old, selling in middle school, and entering the strip club world the moment she turned 18. What began as survival quickly turned into opportunity — and that opportunity led her deep into the ecstasy trade, where she became a serious player moving product throughout Michigan and beyond. But her story doesn’t stop there. After relocating to Los Angeles to pursue modeling, Elisabeth transitioned into a completely different lane — credit card fraud — where she scaled fast and began generating thousands of dollars per day. What followed was a rapid rise fueled by money, risk, and decisions that would ultimately change the course of her life. This is a raw, unfiltered look at how quickly things can escalate in the criminal underworld — and what it really takes to survive it. 🔥 What You’ll Learn In This Episode: How Elisabeth Carson started using drugs at just 11 years old What led her to begin selling drugs in middle school How entering the strip club world exposed her to larger opportunities How she became a major ecstasy distributor in the Midwest The reality behind moving pills and scaling a drug operation Why she transitioned from drug trafficking into credit card fraud How she was making $8K–$10K per day at her peak The risks, pressure, and lifestyle that came with fast money How quickly small decisions can escalate into major criminal activity This true crime story highlights the intersection of survival, environment, and opportunity — and how easily someone can get pulled deeper into the system. Elisabeth Carson’s journey is a powerful example of how the underworld operates, and what it looks like from the inside. Watch until the end to understand how her story evolved — and what ultimately came from a life built around risk. Chapters 00:00 Intro: From Drugs at 11 to $10K a Day Credit Card Fraud 04:12 Adopted From Korea, Childhood Trauma, and Starting Drugs at 11 16:40 Taken From Home in the Middle of the Night to Juvenile Boot Camp 23:20 Becoming a Stripper at 18 and Entering the Nightlife World 28:25 Making Money in the Ecstasy Game 36:36 Switching to Credit Card Fraud in Hollywood and Griselda Blanco 42:01 Back to Detroit: Making $10K a Day in Credit Card Fraud 47:35 Busted: Secret Service Interrogation, Arrest, and Jail Time 56:49 Fighting the Case, Getting Released, and Going on the Run 1:05:12 Her Child’s Father Goes to Prison and Leaving the Criminal Life 1:13:49 Life After Crime: How Elisabeth Carson Rebuilt Her Life 1:21:45 Redemption and Transformation Story 📌 Have an unbelievable story? Apply to be a guest: 👉 https://www.honoramongthievespodcast.com/guest Honor Among Thieves Merch Store👕 https://shop.honoramongthievespodcast.com/ 🔗 Links👇👇👇 📸 Nelson on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/montanatheprophet/ 📸 Elisabeth on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/elisabeth_unlimited/ 💎 Sponsors NordVPN Use Promo Code MONTANA https://bit.ly/honorvpn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices