Hanratty

/ hænˈrætɪ /

noun

1. HanrattyJames19361962MEnglishCRIME AND POLICING: murderer 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

Example Sentences

Father Hanratty was a firm minded man, with a somewhat rough manner, but a heart natural and warm.

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