Juanita Spinelli
Juanita Spinelli | |
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The Duchess: first woman executed in San Quentin's gas chamber. | |
| Born | October 17, 1889 Kentucky, U.S. |
| Died | November 21, 1941 (aged 52) |
| Cause of death | Execution by gas chamber |
| Criminal status | Executed |
| Conviction | First degree murder |
| Criminal penalty | Death |
Evelita Juanita Spinelli (October 17, 1889 – November 21, 1941) nicknamed The Duchess, was the first woman to be executed by the state of California. She was a gangster and ex-wrestler.