Domestic Violence Post February 15, 2012

[boston bean]

Police: Ex-boyfriend killed Tucson woman, then attempted suicide

TUCSON - Tucson Police believe the ex-boyfriend of a Tucson woman allegedly shot and killed her, then turned the gun on himself - but survived, police say.

The woman who lived in the southeast-side home where the shooting occurred was in her 30's, and was a mother of two young children. She had recently posted a security sign at her home, neighbors say.

"She was very gentle, very sweet, very sincere, and honest," one neighbor told News 4 Tucson.

Police say the woman called a friend to say her ex-boyfriend was at the door. The friend then called police, but it was too late; they broke through the window to get inside when no one answered.

http://www.kvoa.com/news/police-ex-boyfriend-killed-tucson-woman-then-attempted-suicide/

P.S. I have been asked to post the daily DV Thread to an Original OP by one of the hosts versus one long thread, for more visibility. I agreed. If people in the group decide they do not want this, I will change back.

[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.

[Texasgal]

2. How sad.

Another life taken over domestic violence. Yeah... it's not an issue is it?

[BlueIris]

5. Now, now...

I'm sure all society needs to do is make sure we get the abusers some help. The abusers don't have enough support to deal with their sick needs! It's all about those persecuted abusers!!!

[William769]

3. Domestic Violence has been a problem for way to long.

I would like to see tougher laws on this subject.

[redqueen]

4. Restraining orders are a necessary option, but obviously they don't always work.

Dealing with these problems after they've already become actionable by the courts is playing catch up. It's necessary but it's not enough.

Hopefully support for projects aimed at making aggression toward / domination of partners less acceptable will continue to build, and we can change the culture that enables this kind of activity.

[Tumbulu]

6. thanks for posting as a new thread (nt)