Birth(+)Fact(x)Death(-)Calendar ||| 18 September 1953

Birth(+)Fact(x)Death(-) Calendar

Albrecht was released 17 days later after paying a ransom of seven million Deutsche Mark. His kidnappers were eventually caught by authorities but only half of the money was recovered. Albrecht later successfully claimed the ransom as a tax deductible business expense in court.
(29 November 1971)

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BirthFactDeath (-) Friday 18th of September 1953 73 years, 3 months and 21 days ago
Murderess Louisa May Merrifield born as Louisa Highway is executed by hanging by Albert Pierrepoint at the age of 47 in Strangeways Prison, Manchester, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom. Merrifield was the fourth and last woman to be executed at the prison.