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Barbara Elaine "Bonnie"WoodGraham (née Ford; June 26, 1923 – June 3, 1955) was an American criminal convicted of murder. She was executed in the gas chamber at San Quentin Prison on the same day as two convicted accomplices, Jack Santo and Emmett Perkins, all of whom were involved in a robbery that led to the murder of an elderly widow ...
In "Proof of Guilt: Barbara Graham and the Politics of Executing Women in America," Kathleen Cairns profiles the mid-century murder suspect whose case became a rallying cry for anti-death penalty activists.
Barbara ‘Bloody Babs’ Graham was executed in June 1955 for the brutal murder of a wealthy widow. But moments before her death, she uttered a curious final sentence.
Mar 9, 2019 · In the movie "I Want to Live" Susan Hayward plays murderess Barbara Graham. She won an Oscar for the portrayal. The Barbara Graham execution was big news in the 1950s and KTTV has a unique...
Sep 4, 2023 · On the 3rd June 1955, one of the most horrific female killers in American History was led into the execution chamber.
Jul 25, 2023 · Over the years, Barbara Graham’s guilt has been much debated. Was she an innocent victim of the legal system or a cold-blooded murderer? The answer lies somewhere in between.
Apr 11, 2013 · A new book by Kathleen Cairns explores the intriguing story of Barbara Graham, who was executed for murder in California in 1955, and whose case became a touchstone in the ongoing debate over capital punishment.
