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Synopsis
In July 1955 Ruth Ellis was hanged after shooting her lover David Blakely outside a Hampstead pub. The judge ruled that provocation was not an admissible defense although Blakeley had earlier punched Ellis in the stomach and probably caused her miscarriage. The evidence against Ellis was overwhelming, but as a glamorous mother of young children she inspired considerable sympathy, and the press and public campaigned for her reprieve. This
‘bloody history’ explores the tragic consequences of Ellis’s abusive relationship with newspaper cuttings, psychiatrists’ reports and Ellis’s letters. It also examines the controversial verdict that inspired fervent debate about the death penalty, and recent events like her family’s attempt to challenge her murder conviction in 2003.
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About the Author
VICTORIA BLAKE has published three highly-acclaimed crime novels featuring female private investigator Sam Falconer, the latest being Skin and Blister (2006). She is also a qualified solicitor who has worked in publishing and bookselling.
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- PublisherThe National Archives UK
- Publication date2008
- ISBN 10 1905615191
- ISBN 13 9781905615193
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages128
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CRIME ARCHIVE RUTH ELLIS
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Hardcover / Hardback. Condition: Fine. First edition. Hardback. Ruth Ellis, the last woman hanged in England, shot her lover David Blakely dead outside a London pub, the crime a tragic consequence of passion, jealousy and abuse. The evidence against Ruth was damning, but as a brave young blonde and mother of two, she inspired massive public sympathy in 1950s Britain and beyond. The author reveals the facts using original witness statements, police exhibits, trial records and correspondence held at The National Archives. Illus., Sources + Index. 112pp. 16mo. h/back. V. sl. sunned sp. o/w Nr. F. Seller Inventory # 13130
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