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Leslie James, Wales' last woman executed
Leslie James was the last woman hanged in Wales in 1907, accused of baby smothering in a "baby farming" case. A new book questions her guilt, highlighting her brain injury and challenging trial flaws, including the absence of her medical condition as a defense. Despite a brief trial and public petitions for clemency, she was executed amidst media focus on her appearance and societal taboos surrounding her case.
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