From secretary to “trunk murderess”, this real-life Phoenix local bagged more than she bargained for. Many have heard of Winnie Ruth Judd, a lovesick woman who killed her friends over a man’s affection before escaping the asylum six times. While you might think you know one of Arizona’s most notorious homicide cases, this is the chilling truth. A sensational double murder, a cover-up by power brokers, an implicit prostitution ring – all part of the true story ripped from the headlines – in the small town of Phoenix, AZ in 1931. Winnie Ruth Judd gained notorious worldwide fame as the “Blond Butcher”. The dramatization of her trial on KOY radio blazed the trail for the true crime podcasts of today. Was she a cold-blooded killer? Or simply a scapegoated victim of media exploitation?

Presented in the intimate Judith Hardes Theatre, this “bizarre investigative play” will have audiences raising their magnifying glasses to the newspaper sensationalized woman and her real story. We’ll also enjoy lunch, on self, at the Miracle Mile Deli, prior to the show. A Phoenix landmark since 1949, the Miracle Mile serves the best deli sandwiches and homemade soups, along with great daily specials including a roast turkey plate, Hungarian stuffed cabbage rolls, meatloaf, mac & cheese, and so much more.

Depart: NW 10:30: a.m. Phx 10 a.m. Scts 10:45 a.m. Mesa 11:15 a.m. R: 5 p.m.

Scottsdale:
La Quinta Inn & Suites
8888 E Shea Blvd
Scottsdale, AZ 85260

The Scottsdale pickup location can be easily reached via AZ 101/Pima Freeway. Exit the freeway at Shea. The La Quinta Hotel is located at the northeast corner of AZ 101 and Shea Blvd.

Mesa:
Mesa Doubletree Hotel
1011 W. Holmes Ave
Mesa, AZ 85210

This is the Fiesta Mall region, and the Hilton Hotel is easily viewed from the U.S. 60/Superstition Freeway. Exit the freeway at Alma School and head east to Holmes. Park and wait for the bus at the west end of the hotel parking lot.