 Toni Jo Henry is arrested and accused of murdering a man on Valentines Day 1940, following an ill-conceived plan to rob a bank to help pay for an appeal of her husband s murder conviction. With the help of two inexperienced tax attorneys, Toni Jo fights for her life in a system stacked against her. Because of her beauty, Toni Jo instantly becomes a notorious celebrity, drawing unparalleled media attention.  The Pardon  is the incredible true story of Toni Jo Henry, a story of love and despair, of hope and redemption, found in the only woman ever to be electrocuted by the State of Louisiana.