She used to go to all of the Chicago Cubs home games while Eddie Waitkus was with them. But, when he was traded to the Phillies, she didn't get to see him as much. This led to a mental breakdown.
She moved into a small apartment and turned it into a shrine to Eddie Waitkus.
Her original plan for after killing him was to commit suicide.
Eddie Waitkus fought in the Pacific Theater during World War II and saw especially heavy action in the Philippines. For three years he braved Japanese bullets without a scratch. he then came home and was almost killed by Ruth Ann's bullet as a civilian.
--DaCoot
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