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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.
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- George Johnston Ellis (1950–1955)
- Last woman executed in the UK
- Execution by hanging
Mar 12, 2018 · Mon 12 Mar 2018 10.20 EDT. M ore than 60 years have passed since Ruth Ellis was hanged for the murder of her lover and became the last woman to be executed in Britain. Since then there have...
Mar 12, 2018 · Published March 12, 2018. Updated November 7, 2023. In 1955, Ruth Ellis was hanged for shooting her lover. Her execution sparked a public conversation that would ultimately lead to the abolishment of the death penalty. Ruth Ellis Special (1955) Watch on. On July 12, 1955, a notice posted on the gates of Holloway Prison in London read:
- Kara Goldfarb
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.
- Rachel Dinning
Mar 15, 2018 · A BBC4 documentary series re-examines the life and execution of Ruth Ellis, a Welsh waitress who shot her lover in 1955. The article explores the public fascination with her case and the role of gender, sex and death in crime stories.
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• 1mo. In 1955, at the age of 28, Ruth Ellis became the last woman to be hanged for murder in the UK. Her death, coming after she shot her lover outside a Hampstead pub two months before,...
Jul 13, 2019 · 10:00, 13 Jul 2019. |. 6. |. Bookmark. She was the stunning nightclub hostess and he was the dashing racing driver who was engaged to another woman. After enduring relentless domestic violence and...
