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On a warm summer's morning in 1955, deep within the walls of Holloway prison, a tiny, slim young woman was getting dressed.
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Key Facts
- Primary source: Daily Mail
- Published: Jul 11, 2026, 12:03 AM UTC
- Coverage area: Crime & Justice
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- Topic signals: developing story metadata
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- Source published: Jul 11, 2026, 12:03 AM UTC
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