Domestic Violence Post February 15, 2012

[kdmorris]

1. More really needs to be done about this

In 1992, when I had to get a protective order against my abusive ex-husband, the police were less than helpful. The only one that helped me at all was a Maryland State Trooper who told me that the county sheriffs office wouldn't help me, so just make sure that I did anything that "needs doing" inside the house so I could claim it was self-defense. I was appalled that she was actually suggesting to me that I would have to take care of it myself, because no one else would help.

He failed to commit suicide after committing murder? Hopefully someone else will be able to successfully get custody of the children. It's going to be hard enough growing up knowing their father (was he their father? It wasn't clear) without being raised by a murderer. Or maybe he'll die from his injuries.