The relationship between Ruth Ellis and David Blakely, which began in the summer of 1953, has been analyzed through the lens of class prejudice, with some suggesting it played a significant role in their eventual fates.
When they met, Ellis was 26 and Blakely was 24. Blakely, described as dark-haired and handsome, was 5ft 9in, while Ellis stood at 5ft 2in. The notes indicate that the social divide between them, which Blakely may have overlooked in private, became insurmountable when it came to introducing Ellis to his family.
This dynamic is presented as a contributing factor to the "bloody fates" that befell both individuals.