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

“Me and Misty have a similarity in that we’re both a lot,” Hanratty says.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 13, 2023

Her co-star Samantha Hanratty, who plays Teenage Misty, gave her foot massages.

From New York Times ● May 5, 2023

Hanratty will spend four years in prison, with the final 12 months suspended.

From BBC ● Nov. 8, 2022

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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