The recent tragic triple homicide in Austin is a stark reminder that perpetrators of domestic violence can, and sometimes do, escalate to homicide. That happened at least 178 times this past year in Texas alone. The Texas Council on Family Violence’s compelling and gut-wrenching annual report offers a brief account of each Texas victim. Stephen Broderick, who is accused of the shootings in … [Read more...]
‘I’m afraid he might hurt me’: After Her Court Plea for Protection, Alyssa Broderick was Killed by Her Abusive Stepfather
Alyssa Broderick's murder is a horrific example of a long-standing problem that hardly ever makes headlines: America’s criminal justice system too often fails to protect victims of domestic and family violence from their abusers. It was her worst fear - her stepfather was out of jail and she knew she wasn’t safe. Then 16, Alyssa Broderick told a court that Stephen Broderick, a former … [Read more...]