Grace Fortescue

Grace Hubbard Fortescue, (née Bell) (November 3, 1883 – June 24, 1979), was a New York City socialite who murdered a man, later proven innocent, who was accused of raping her daughter. After being convicted of manslaughter at a sensational trial, her ten-year sentence was commuted to a single hour by Hawaii's Territorial Governor Lawrence Judd.

Grace Fortescue
Grace Fortescue
Born
Grace Hubbard Bell

(1883-11-03)November 3, 1883
Washington D.C.
DiedJune 24, 1979(1979-06-24) (aged 95)
Palm Beach, Florida
CitizenshipAmerican
Spouse
(m. 1910)
ChildrenThalia Fortescue Massie
Marion Fortescue Viskniskki
Helene Whitney
Parent(s)Charles J. Bell
Roberta Wolcott Hubbard Bell
RelativesGardiner Greene Hubbard (grandfather)
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