Winnie“Ruth” Judd was the 26-year-old wife of a physician who spent much of his time away from home, including leaving Ruth in Phoenix while he was off in L.A. To kill time,
Ruth kept company with 44-year-old“Happy Jack” Halloran, an influential- and also married- businessman.
She also always stated that Halloran had supposedly entered the mix and took control of the situation for her,
assuring her that as long as she did exactly what he told her, he would use his considerable influence to make sure she didn't go to jail.