Ruth Ellis

In this episode, we dive into the tragic and controversial case of Ruth Ellis, the last woman to be executed in the United Kingdom. We explore her early life, the turbulent relationship that led to a crime of passion, and the trial that shocked the nation. Was justice truly served, or was Ruth Ellis a victim of a flawed legal system and societal attitudes toward women in the 1950s?

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