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Podcast: State of the World from NPR
Episode: The unfinished story of Ruth Ellis, the last woman executed in Britain
Description: In 1955, Ruth Ellis was hanged for killing her abusive partner, a scandal that gripped the nation. But the murder investigation was flawed and incomplete, and eventually, Ellis’ case was a catalyst for abolishing Britain’s death penalty. 70 years later, her family is seeking a posthumous pardon.  Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy