The Tragic Story Of Ruth Ellis, The Last Woman Hanged In The United Kingdom
In 1955, Ruth Ellis was hanged for shooting her lover David Blakely. Her execution sparked a public conversation that would ultimately lead to the abolishment of the death penalty.
By Kara Goldfarb
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Feb 9, 2025
The Tragic Story Of Ruth Ellis, The Last Woman Hanged In The United Kingdom
In 1955, Ruth Ellis was hanged for shooting her lover David Blakely. Her execution sparked a public conversation that would ultimately lead to the abolishment of the death penalty.
By Kara Goldfarb
•
February 9, 2025