She did leave the state. And, yes, she appears to be a member of this clan.
The Fort WOrth Star Telegram did a front page profile of the "Irish/Gypsies" a couple of years ago after five juveniles (none of whom had driver's licenses) were killed while joyriding in a brand-new Cadillac on I-20 at speeds up to 120 mph. They also killed two members of a family in the collision.
Anyway, the pictures showed new cars, well-dressed and well-coiffed women, but their houses were hovels.
The story pointed out that members fan out over the country making money any way they can, then reuniting for a couple of months in the winter.
Every adult had a record. Every single one.