Hanratty

British

/ hænˈrætɪ /

noun

James. 1936–62, Englishman executed, despite conflicting evidence, for a murder on the A6 road. Subsequent public concern played a major part in the abolition of capital punishment in Britain. New DNA evidence led to an appeal by Hanratty's supporters being dismissed in 2002

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Hanratty added that the Probation Service recognised he suffers from anxiety.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

In mitigation, defence solicitor Robert Hanratty said Doughty, who appeared in court in a wheelchair, accepted responsibility for his behaviour.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

For Hanratty, adjusting to playing the scheming, needy Misty has gotten easier, but not without some pain along the way.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 13, 2023

The other, Sammi Hanratty, portraying the marvelously weird Misty, knelt behind, her frizzy blond hair aglow, bringing unspeakable news from beyond the cabin’s walls.

From New York Times • Apr. 1, 2023

Finally Mrs. Hanratty the kindergarten teacher gets up and tells everyone about healthy eating and the play begins and the people finally focus—their cameras at least.

From "Mockingbird" by Kathryn Erskine

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