Whetting your Knife, pt. 2
As Ruth waited in prison to die, her cause was taken up by a number of people, and on the eve of her death, it was decided that she would be able to tell the grand jury her story. As a result, Jack Halloran was indicted but failed to be convicted -- Ruth fell apart on the stand testifying against him. It was thought that he bought his way out, though the court claimed that it was only Ruth's spurious vendetta against him that had him in court at all. The trial turned public sentiment in Ruth's favor. She went to court. It was determined that she was not compitant and she was institutionalized. Once there, she seemed most sane. She was kind, helpful and seemed more like one of the employees. There was just one problem. She kept escaping. She escaped seven times -- the last for seven years. She lived under an alias, working as a servant in California. After she returned, she was released. She died at 93 in her sleep in 1998.
Many claim they believe she was taking the wrap for Halloran -- he bragged as much in some society parties. One thing can be sure. She had some good luck, but she didn't get a fair shake.
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