Murders That Shocked The Nation
Season 1, Episode 8: Episode 8 - Ruth Ellis
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Presenter Fred Dinenage reflects on the story of Ruth Ellis, who was found guilty of the murder of her estranged lover. She was hanged for the offence in 1955, the last woman to suffer such a fate in the United Kingdom.
All Episodes - Season 1
Episode 1
Episode 1 - John Haigh - The Acid Bath Murderer
Episode 2
Episode 2 - Frederick Young - The Teacup Poisoner
Episode 3
Episode 3 - George Smith - Brides in the Bath
Episode 4
Episode 4 - Donald Neilson - The Black Panther
Episode 5
Episode 5 - John Christie - 10 Rillington Place
Episode 6
Episode 6 - Harold Jones - The Welsh Child Killer
Episode 7
Episode 7 - Derek Bentley
Episode 8
Episode 8 - Ruth Ellis
Episode 9
Episode 9 - The Krays