Ruth Hallman

In the summer of 2007, a palpable sense of fear gripped the city of Lansing, Michigan, as a string of violent attacks against women unfolded. Among the victims was Ruth Ann Hallman, a 76-year-old White/Caucasian woman known for her tireless dedication to her community. A well-respected activist, she was a formidable opponent of the drug-related crime that plagued her Genesee Neighborhood. Her efforts to create a safer environment for her neighbors were a hallmark of her life, making the brutal n ...