Britain executed Ruth Ellis in 1955. Now her granddaughter wants justice

In 1955, Ruth Ellis was hanged for killing her abusive partner. Her case became one of the catalysts for abolishing the death ...
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Grandkids of last woman hanged in U.K. seek her pardon 70 years later

The grandchildren of the last woman to be executed in Britain have called for Ruth Ellis to be pardoned, 70 years after she was sent to the gallows for murdering her "abusive" lover, their lawyers ...
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Why write about Ruth Ellis?

Yet Ruth Ellis is no fictional character. She was flesh-and-blood real and her story is true. The bare facts are as follows. A 28-year-old model, nightclub hostess and mother-of-two, she was executed ...
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ITV’s A Cruel Love cast: who plays Ruth Ellis in the show - and where have you seen actors before?

Playing Ruth Ellis’ lover and victim David Blakely in the show is actor Laurie Davidson. He is best known for playing a young ...