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Ruth Ellis ( née Neilson; 9 October 1926 – 13 July 1955) was a British nightclub hostess and convicted murderer who became the last woman to be executed in the United Kingdom following the fatal shooting of her lover, David Blakely. In her teens, Ellis had entered the world of nightclub hostessing, which led to a chaotic life that included ...
Mar 12, 2018 · Ruth Ellis was a nightclub manager who shot and killed her lover David Blakely in 1955. Her execution sparked a public debate on the death penalty and led to its abolition in the UK.
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Ruth Ellis was born Ruth Neilson in Rhyl – a town in Wales – on October 9, 1926. She was the fifth of six children: her mother Bertha was a Belgian refugee, while her father, Arthur Hornby (he ...
Jul 10, 2019 · Ruth Ellis was executed in 1955 for murdering her abusive boyfriend, despite a public outcry and a last-minute appeal. Learn how her case sparked a debate on capital punishment and women's rights in Britain.
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Mar 15, 2018 · The Ruth Ellis Files: A Very British Crime Story (BBC4) The case was a tragic one, Ellis having endured a hard life and several miscarriages at the hands of the cruel and hypocritical men she ...
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Jul 15, 2021 · Ruth Ellis was a nightclub hostess and model who shot and killed her abusive lover David Blakely in 1955. She was sentenced to death and hanged at Holloway Prison, despite public outcry and protests.
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