The alleged mastermind behind the ‘California Girls’ crime ring is desperately trying to offload her discounted $2.75 million San Diego mansion as she faces multiple felony charges.
Michelle Mack and her husband, Kenneth, built their four-bedroom, five-bath mansion in the quaint suburb of Bonsall about two months after the couple were handcuffed by authorities inside their upscale gated community.
Agents are accepting offers from potential buyers who are pre-qualified for a loan or paying all cash for the coastal villa.
Now the home — complete with panoramic views, a 3 1/2-acre vineyard, a vineyard and a private stone chapel with carved Indian temple doors — is listed for $200,000 less than the Macks’ original listing price.
The stunning 4,524 square foot hillside home was the center of Mack’s $8 million criminal operation and where she communicated with her criminal crew called the ‘California Girls’.
Federal and state authorities allege Michelle Mack, 53, employed others to shoplift cosmetics and other merchandise from stores such as Sephora, Ulta, Bloomingdales, Bath & Body Works, Sunglass Hut and LensCrafters.
Mack would then sell the items on Amazon.
The Macks’ stunning estate includes a 3 1/2-acre vineyard next to the four-bedroom house and is now listed for $200,000 less than their original asking price
The pristine pool overlooks San Diego’s coastal views
The charming executive kitchen inside the 4,524 square meter mansion
Federal and state authorities allege Michelle Mack was the leader of the criminal enterprise known as the ‘California Girls’
The Macks purchased the stunning Tuscan-designed estate in October 2021 for about $2.3 million, according to records.
The ultra-luxurious mansion boasts a dramatic foyer and a ‘great room’ perfect for entertaining guests.
A small casita is also included with the property with its own kitchen, walk-in closet and fireplace.
The private winery, which can hold about 1,800 bottles, even has a 300-year-old Sicilian tile label, according to Redfin.
The property includes a serene chapel with stained glass windows and hand-carved Indian temple doors
One of the top floor bedrooms with stunning views of the 3 1/2 acre property
Neighbors have said the Macks have put the house up for rent for weddings and other special events.
When federal agents served a search warrant on Dec. 6, 2023, at the mansion, they found at least 10,000 items worth about $387,000 inside the garage, according to local NBC7.
Authorities allege that Mack led the ‘California Girls’ crew and bought plane tickets for the other defendants, who then shoplifted stores across Southern California.
Investigators found more than 10,000 stolen items inside the Macks’ garage
Authorities said the stolen items were worth about $387,000
Mack also allegedly rented cars and paid for hotels for the shoplifters who worked for her, according to the federal warrant.
Investigators also said Mack’s accomplices would ship some of the stolen goods to the Bonsall post office, where the Queen had a business address.
Amazon provided investigators with records that showed Mack’s operation had increased sales by $8 million since 2012, including nearly $2 million in 2022 alone.
The cosmetics queen, along with her husband and seven others, was charged with 140 felonies, including conspiracy to commit organized retail theft, grand theft and receiving stolen property.
Michelle Mack also allegedly asked her co-conspirators to recruit more shoplifters for their scheme, according to the criminal complaint obtained by DailyMail.com.
‘Have you got any new girls? I really need a product so if you have any please let me know,’ Mack wrote to another defendant, Alina Franco.
Michelle Mack, 53, pictured with husband Kenneth, was the alleged mastermind of a nationwide shoplifting ring that netted the couple $8 million over a decade
Michelle and Kenneth Mack and the other defendants have all pleaded not guilty.
The pair are expected to be back in court next month.
