A mom accused of slitting her daughter's throat and strangling her to death in the woods sent a barrage of alarming texts threatening to "illegally" abduct the girl years before the horrific murder. Melissa Towne, 37, allegedly admitted to taking her daughter Nichole Bradshaw, 5, into Spring Creek Park in Tomball, Texas, on Sunday and cutting her neck with a knife before suffocating her to … [Read more...]
Adam Montgomery charged with murdering his daughter, Harmony Montgomery
New Hampshire - Adam Montgomery has been charged with murdering his 5-year-old daughter, Harmony Montgomery. Attorney General John Formella made the announcement Monday at the Manchester Police Department, flanked by Manchester Police Chief Allen Aldenberg and other law enforcement officials. "Earlier this morning, Adam Montgomery was arrested for the murder of Harmony Montgomery in 2019 and … [Read more...]
Preble County woman who lost 2 children in murder-suicide shares story of domestic violence
When Kellie Elliot’s son, Caleb, was born in 2008, he became her reason for living, she said. And when her daughter, Grace, was born three years later, Elliot’s felt her world was complete. In January 2022, Caleb and Grace became the victims of a murder-suicide by Elliot’s estranged husband, Shane, in a tragedy Elliot believes could have been prevent. “I’m coming before you today to … [Read more...]
Does an Expert Witness Need to Speak with all Parties?
By Barry Goldstein During our training to teach batterer classes, we often discussed the fact that much of domestic violence is counterintuitive. One would expect abusers to deny and minimize their abusive behavior, and they do. One would also expect alleged victims to exaggerate or even make up false reports of DV. Instead, it is very common for victims to minimize his abuse; … [Read more...]
Family mourns the loss of loved ones to domestic violence
WEST PEORIA (25 News Now) - New details have been learned about the woman and her eight-year old son killed Thursday in a case of domestic violence. She had moved away after getting a protection order. Now, her family hopes others facing similar troubles will be able to escape before it’s too late. “She was more than a sister, she was like my best friend,” said brother of Quardreka Payne, … [Read more...]
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