Murders That Shocked The Nation, Ruth Ellis - Last Woman Hanged
Season 1, Episode 8
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Fred Dinenage investigates 1940s murderer John George Haigh, who notoriously dissolved his victims' bodies in acid.
Graham Young - The Teacup PoisonerFred Dinenage explores the crimes of Graham Frederick Young, who laced an entire factory's tea with deadly thallium.
George Joseph Smith - Brides In The BathFred Dinenage examines the frightful crimes of Brides in the Bath Murderer and bigamist George Joseph Smith, who drowned his three wives between 1912 and 1914
Donald Neilson - The Black PantherFred Dinenage investigates the crimes of meticulous masked killer Donald Neilson, who in brutally slaying 17-year-old heiress Lesley Whittle in 1975 saw his crimes catch up with him.
John Christie - 10 Rillington PlaceThe extraordinary tale of compulsive liar John Christie, who murdered six women and stored them in his home in Rillington Place.
Harold Jones - The Welsh Child KillerJust 15, Harold Jones was too young to hang for murder in 1921. Could he have become notorious 60s serial killer Jack The Stripper?
Derek Bentley - Let Him Have It!Found guilty of shooting a PC during a burglary in 1952, Derek Bentley hanged for murder. His execution would help to change the law.
Ruth Ellis - Last Woman HangedIn 1955, Ruth Ellis hanged for the murder of her estranged lover. But what would her punishment have been today?
The KraysFred Dinenage reflects on the time he spent with the notorious Kray twins in the 80s, and meets some of the gangsters' associates.
Show more- About this episode
- In 1955, Ruth Ellis hanged for the murder of her estranged lover. But what would her punishment have been today?
- CastDavid Wilson, Nick Thomas-Webster, Peter Revisll
- CrewJenni Day (Director), Martin Hicks (Director)
- GenreFactual
- Seasons2
- StudioSky Crime
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