About
Convicted murderer whose story inspired the 1958 film I Want to Live!, assisted in the murder of 64-year-old Mabel Monohan, executed by gas chamber.
Before Fame
She was thrice married before turning to prostitution during World War II.
Trivia
She was nicknamed 'Bloody Babs' by the press.
Family Life
She had a relationship with Emmett Perkins, with whom she committed the murder.
Associated With
She was portrayed by Susan Hayward in the film I Want To Live!, for which she won an Academy Award for Best Actress.
