Winnie Ruth Judd (January 29, 1905 – October 23, 1998) was a medical secretary in Phoenix, Arizona, accused of murdering her friends Anne LeRoi and Sarah Samuelson in October 1931. The case, known as the "Trunk Murders", gained notoriety when Judd transported the victims' dismembered bodies from Phoenix to Los Angeles in trunks and other luggage. Allegedly, she committed the murders to win the affections of Phoenix businessman Jack Halloran. Judd was found guilty of LeRoi's murder and sentenced to death, but the sentence was later repealed due to her mental incompetence. She escaped from the asylum six times, remaining at large for over six years before being paroled in 1971. Judd's trial was marked by sensationalized newspaper coverage and raised debate about capital punishment in the United States. Born in Indiana, she married Dr. William C. Judd and later moved to Phoenix, where she met Halloran and the victims. The prosecution suggested that quarrels over men and jealousy were motives for the killings. Judd's flight to Los Angeles with the victims' bodies attracted suspicion from train personnel, leading to the discovery of the murders.

Winifred Margaret Ewing, born Winifred Margaret Woodburn on July 10, 1929, in Glasgow, was a prominent figure in the Scottish National Party. Ewing's political journey began after joining the university's Scottish Nationalist Association during her law studies at the University of Glasgow. She later became a lawyer and served as the secretary of the Glasgow Bar Association. Ewing's political career took off when she was elected to the House of Commons in the 1967 Hamilton by-election, ultimately leading to a rise in SNP membership. Despite losing and regaining her seat in subsequent elections, Ewing continued to be a trailblazer, becoming the president of the Scottish National Party in 1987. Her advocacy for Scottish interests in the European Parliament earned her the nickname Madame Écosse. Ewing's dedication to public service extended to the Scottish Parliament, where she was elected to represent the Highlands and Islands and presided over its opening as the oldest qualified member. Her impactful political journey and unwavering commitment to Scottish interests solidified her as a respected and influential figure in Scottish politics.