Dave,
The killing of Bruno was an attack on all science, not just one aspect.

What evidence do you have that his execution had anything to do with his scientific theories.
His theological theories, including the non-divinity of Jesus, would have seen him executed many times over without any reference to his science at all, so why invoke it?

No idea Keith, I have no access to her books, or the article. So I cannot verify whether that is indeed what she wrote, nor can I read the context in order to estimate how credible she was

Why assume it is all lies Dave.
Why not at least look her up first?
That is what "an academic" would do.