Fred Dinenage - Murder Casebook

Season 1, Episode 7: Ruth Ellis

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A brutal crime of passion that gripped the nation and saw Ruth Ellis hanged after murdering her estranged lover at the violent climax of a destructive relationship fuelled by jealousy. We’ll examine what punishment may have been dealt out to Ruth had she committed the murder in today’s modern age.

All Episodes - Season 1

The Acid Baths Murderer
Episode 1
The Acid Baths Murderer
 Teacup Poisoner
Episode 2
Teacup Poisoner
 Brides in the Bath
Episode 3
Brides in the Bath
 The Black Panther
Episode 4
The Black Panther
 The Welsh Child Killer
Episode 5
The Welsh Child Killer
 John Christie
Episode 6
John Christie
 Ruth Ellis
Episode 7
Ruth Ellis
 Derek Bentley
Episode 8
Derek Bentley
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