Domestic abuse

Jeri Matthews, 68, was shot and killed by her husband, Jerry Matthews, 57, in their Lebanon, Tennessee apartment. Her family describes her as a compassionate woman who prioritized others and seeks to raise awareness about domestic abuse, citing concerns over police response and sharing her story to help others avoid similar fates.

A top UK barrister is fighting extradition to Croatia, where he faces a three-year jail sentence after his divorcing wife accused him of strangling her during years of domestic abuse.

The article examines the observed trend of increased domestic abuse reports during World Cup events, raising questions about potential contributing factors.

A native of Bharathannoor was arrested in connection with his wife's death. Police have recovered conclusive evidence indicating severe domestic abuse.

The Boulder County Sheriff's Office Victim Assistance Program, founded in 1986 as Colorado's first law enforcement-based victim assistance unit, celebrates its 40th anniversary. The program provides support to domestic abuse survivors through safety planning, legal connections, and volunteer advocates, helping 1,500 to 2,000 people annually in Boulder County.

A reader expresses distress over how her abusive relationship has negatively impacted the lives of her two daughters. The article highlights the emotional and life-altering consequences of domestic abuse on children.

Annette Bramley, mother of Holly, advocates for Holly's Law to prevent abusers from acquiring pets and highlight the link between domestic abuse and animal cruelty. Holly was murdered by her husband, Nicholas Metson, who exploited her love for animals by abusing a puppy.

21% of 949 people arrested during the 2024 summer riots in England and Northern Ireland were later reported for domestic abuse, according to police data obtained via freedom of information laws. The data highlights a link between riot participation and subsequent accusations of intimate partner violence.

Only 3% of suicides linked to domestic abuse in England and Wales between 2020 and 2025 resulted in prosecution, with 553 suicides and just 17 posthumous charges. The data has prompted calls for more rigorous police investigations into such cases.

The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) warns that young people may not recognize they are victims of stalking, as it introduces an action plan to address a rising number of stalking offenses in England and Wales. Last year saw a record 7,168 stalking charges, with over 80% linked to domestic abuse, indicating most victims are targeted by someone they know.

Paula Vigil installed a bedroom camera to monitor her daughter's night seizures, but the footage revealed her husband's abusive behavior, leading to a traumatic video that moved police to tears and prompted legal changes. The case highlighted domestic abuse and led to legislative reforms.

A wife of a top politician told her best friend that a divorce would free her from an abusive husband. Before the divorce could proceed, the husband shot her dead in a murder-suicide.

A Metropolitan Police officer has been sentenced to years in jail for raping and assaulting women he met online, despite his role in handling domestic abuse cases. The officer's crimes were discovered during his work on domestic abuse, leading to a conviction.

Male and female migrants are falsely reporting domestic abuse, with rogue legal advisers allegedly encouraging them to deceive authorities. The claims are described as fraudulent, highlighting a misuse of the domestic abuse reporting system.