Linda Calvey, once branded Britain's most dangerous female criminal, has shared the devastating final words her mother uttered before her passing—a poignant moment that still haunts the former prisoner known as the 'Black Widow'.
Now 76, Calvey served 18 years of a life sentence for the murder of her lover, Ronnie Cook, a crime she still vehemently denies. Her notoriety stems from being the first woman in UK history to be convicted of killing two partners, though she was only found guilty of one.
In a raw and emotional revelation, Calvey recounted the heart-wrenching comment from her elderly mother, who was devastated by her daughter's incarceration. "The last thing she ever said to me was, 'I wish it was me inside, not you'. That broke me," Calvey shared, the memory clearly still fresh and painful.
Her life behind bars saw her navigate some of Britain's most notorious prisons, including Holloway and Durham. It was within these grim walls that she earned her infamous nickname from the press, a label that followed her long after her release.
Reflecting on her time inside, Calvey describes a world of hardship and unexpected camaraderie. "Prison in the 90s was a violent place. You had to be tough to survive," she stated. Despite the challenges, she forged strong bonds with other inmates, including the infamous Rose West, whom she describes as a "model prisoner" who kept to herself.
Today, Calvey has rebuilt her life and found love again with a former Metropolitan Police officer. Her story is a complex tapestry of love, loss, crime, and redemption—a stark reminder of the human stories behind the sensational headlines.
