DV In The News: Recent Stories

  This post is NOT for the feint at heart.  This in educational exercise about some of the Domestic Violence That is happening around the U.S.A. recently.  These are based in Headlines from Popular News Sources.  

  Nonetheless, it is probably good to be aware of what DV looks like in eye of the Mass Media.

“‘Shadow pandemic’ of domestic violence”

“In 2021, the United Nations published the report “Measuring the Shadow Pandemic: Violence Against Women During COVID-19.” It said that since the pandemic, violence against women has increased to unprecedented levels. The American Journal of Emergency Medicine said that domestic violence cases increased by 25 to 33 percent globally. The National Commission on COVID-19 and criminal justice shows an increase in the U.S. by a little over 8 percent, following the imposition of lockdown orders during 2020. I don’t have anything more specific for Massachusetts, but there is no reason to believe that we are any different from the rest. Domestic violence is prevalent everywhere.

According to all statistics I have seen from 2020-2021, domestic violence and intimate partner violence during the pandemic has increased because the risk factors have increased with lockdowns and pandemic restrictions.”

(https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2022/06/shadow-pandemic-of-domestic-violence/#:~:text=According%20to%20all%20statistics%20I,with%20lockdowns%20and%20pandemic%20restrictions.)

Click Here for State-By-State Comparisons of State-by-State Domestic Violence

"WHAT IS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE?

(Definition of DV): Domestic violence is the willful intimidation, physical assault, battery, sexual assault, and/or other abusive behavior as part of a systematic pattern of power and control perpetrated by one intimate partner against another.

It includes physical violence, sexual violence, threats, and emotional abuse. The frequency and severity of domestic violence can vary dramatically."

"DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IN COLORADO

• 36.8% of Colorado women and 30.5% of Colorado men experience intimate partner physical violence, intimate partner sexual violence and/or intimate partner stalking in their lives. (1)

• 32 Coloradans were killed by former or current intimate partners in 2018; almost 2/3 of those were killed using firearms.  (2)

• 15% of homicides in Colorado were committed by intimate partners. (3)

• A 2019 survey of 88% of Colorado domestic violence programs found that on the day of the survey, participating programs reported serving 1,221 adults and children; on that same day, 269 needs were unmet due to lack of resources. (4)

• Approximately 233,000 Colorado women are stalked during their lifetimes. (5)

• As of December 31, 2019, Colorado had submitted 419 domestic violence misdemeanor and 330 active protective order records to the NICS Index. (6)

"DID YOU KNOW?

• 1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men in the United States have experienced some form of physical violence by an intimate partner.(7)

• On a typical day, local domestic violence hotlines receive approximately 19,159 calls, an average of approximately 13 calls every minute. (8)

• In 2018, domestic violence accounted for 20% of all violent crime.  (9)

• Abusers’ access to firearms increases the risk of intimate partner femicide at least five-fold. When firearms have been used in the most severe abuse incident, the risk increases 41-fold. (10)

• 65% of all murder-suicides involve an intimate partner; 96% of the victims of these crimes are female. (11)"

(For Info on the Sources of this NCADV data as cited above go to, Click Here).

"Video shows Ohio man shoot daughter's ex during break-in"  (Trigger Warning, Video is Graphic).

https://nypost.com/2022/08/29/video-shows-ohio-man-shoot-daughters-ex-during-break-in/

"“In a 911 audio recording from the incident, which has been obtained by WHIO-TV 7, a woman who described the intruder as her ex-boyfriend is heard telling her father that Rayl is trying to break down the door.

“Dad, is he trying to kill me?” the woman could be heard saying.

 After Duckro shoots at Rayl, his daughter is heard telling him, “Dad, there’s nothing you could have done. You saved my life,” according to the station.”" 

(Noted Update: One report today, 8/30/22 reported today that this father will not be charged for shooting his daughter's ex-boyfriend.) 

"Florida deputies shoot, kill man accused of pointing gun at them after threatening girlfriend"

https://www.foxnews.com/us/florida-deputies-shoot-kill-man-accused-pointing-gun-threatening-girlfriend

“An active-duty U.S. Marine accused in the stabbing death of his wife is in custody and facing a second-degree murder charge.

The Honolulu Police Department said Saturday that Bryant Tejeda-Castillo was being held on $1 million bail.

Police say he was captured shortly after the Wednesday killing of 27-year-old Dana Alotaibi along a freeway.  Police say he was taken to the Queen's Medical Center in Honolulu with what one witness said were several self-inflicted wounds.

Alotaibi's friends said she was pregnant, but police said they are awaiting autopsy results.

A police spokesman on Saturday said he didn't know if Tejeda-Castillo remained at the hospital or had been transferred elsewhere. Tejeda-Castillo was arrested on a warrant of second-degree murder.

Alotaibi's mother, Natalia Cespedes, told Hawaii News Now that her daughter faced abuse from her husband and was able to get the military's version of a restraining order against Tejeda-Castillo, who was stationed on the island of Oahu.

Cespedes said she believes her daughter would still be alive if military officials had acted on her daughter's requests for help.

"Probably because she's a woman they don't care, or she looked like crazy, they don't care," Cespedes said.

In a statement, the U.S. Marine Corps said it was aware of the situation.

"We can confirm that the Marine suspect's command was engaged with both him and the victim, and were responsive to those allegations and concerns that the command was made aware of," it said. "Due to the ongoing nature of the criminal investigation, it would be inappropriate to comment further on this topic."

Witnesses who stopped to help after the stabbing described as a horrific scene.

"I ran there and told him to let her go," George Schmidt told Hawaii News Now. "I just seen blood all over her, she was full of blood."

He said he saw the suspect wound himself.”

Courtney Clenney, Only Fans model charged with killing boyfriend, denied bond.

https://nypost.com/2022/08/28/onlyfans-model-courtney-clenney-denied-bond-amid-murder-charges/

“Clenney was arrested while in rehab and therapy in Hawaii four months after the bloody confrontation inside the couple’s luxury residence.

The pair clashed frequently, with their fighting so intense at times that building managers considered pursuing an eviction.

Clenney claims she threw a knife at Obumseli from a distance after he shoved her to the ground.

But Miami prosecutors said the forensic evidence in the case contradicted that claim and that she stabbed him at close range.

In announcing her arrest, prosecutors released surveillance footage from the building elevator that appeared to show Clenney repeatedly hitting Obumseli.”

 

"Mom called ex to show how she'd slit his kids' throats"

https://nypost.com/2022/08/10/mom-called-ex-to-show-how-shed-slit-his-kids-throats/

“Louisiana mom FaceTimed her ex to show how she’d slit his kids’ throats: cops

A disturbed Louisiana mom repeatedly video called her ex after slitting their two young kids’ throats — showing him his daughter “gasping for air” before she died, according to harrowing court documents of the “unspeakable” crime.

Jenee Pedesclaux, 31, first called her ex, Jermaine Roberts, to tell him she’d damaged his vehicle amid their bitter child-custody battle — and that she planned to kill herself and their kids rather than go to jail, according to court documents obtained by NOLA.com.

She then FaceTimed him three times to show how she’d stabbed their 2-year-old son, Jay’Ceon, and daughter, Paris, 4, the report said.

In the last video call, she showed him how she had slit both kids’ throats — with their daughter “gasping for air” on the bed before later being pronounced dead in a local New Orleans hospital, the outlet said.” 

Gabby Petito's family to file wrongful death lawsuit

https://nypost.com/2022/08/08/gabby-petitos-family-to-file-wrongful-death-lawsuit/

“Gabby Petito’s family announced a $50 million wrongful death lawsuit against Utah police on Monday, alleging that cops failed to recognize their daughter was in a life-threatening situation last year when officers investigated a fight between her and her boyfriend.

The notice of claim alleges that officers in the tourist town of Moab missed signs that the 22-year-old was a victim of domestic violence at the hands of her boyfriend, Brian Laundrie, when they encountered the couple on Aug. 12, 2021.

Highly scrutinized body cam footage from that day showed a visibly upset Petito speaking to officers on the side of the road after a 911 caller reported seeing a domestic violence incident between the pair.” 

California dermatologist arrested after husband shared 'compelling' video of her poisoning him, police say

https://www.foxnews.com/us/california-dermatologist-arrested-husband-shared-compelling-video-poisoning-him-police-say

“A California dermatologist has been arrested after her husband shared "compelling" video evidence that she was poisoning him, police tell Fox News Digital.  

Yue Yu, 45, of Irvine, was taken into custody Thursday at the home she has shared with her spouse of 10 years, the Irvine Police Department said in a statement.  

"He became ill and his condition worsened over the past month and as a result of him examining his routine he grew suspicious of his wife and placed a video camera in the home they shared and discovered evidence he believes supports the fact that she was poisoning him," Irvine police Lt. Bill Bingham told Fox News Digital on Monday.

Bingham would not disclose how the husband allegedly was being poisoned, but regarding the footage he brought to police, said "we found it to be compelling.

Irvine police say the victim "sustained significant internal injuries but is expected to recover."

Long Island man Mark Small allegedly killed girlfriend Marivel Estevez in luxury apartment

https://nypost.com/2022/08/04/long-island-man-mark-small-allegedly-killed-girlfriend-marivel-estevez-in-luxury-apartment/

"A Long Island man allegedly shot and killed his girlfriend at her luxury apartment building, cops said.

Mark Small, 55, fatally shot 39-year-old Marivel Estevez in the bedroom of her apartment in Mineola just after 11:15 a.m. July 30, according to the Nassau County Police Department.

Surveillance footage shows Small entered her apartment the night of July 28, Nassau County Police Detective Capt. Stephen Fitzpatrick told reporters on Wednesday, WABC reported.

Once inside, Small opened fire and killed Estevez. He then took off in her car along with her dog and got into an accident on the Long Island Expressway, police said.

“While he was awaiting police arrival, Mark looked to exit the vehicle. As he exited the vehicle, the dog jumped out,” Fitzpatrick said.

“Mark went to get the dog so it didn’t get hit by a car. It didn’t get hit by a car. Mark got hit by a car.”

“Marivel Esteva was allegedly shot dead by her boyfriend, who then took her car and dog.

It’s not clear what happened to the dog.

Small was rushed to an area hospital with bone fractures, where he was arrested by police. He was released from the hospital on Wednesday and arraigned on charges of second-degree murder and criminal possession of a weapon.

Investigators said Estevez’s friends and family described the pair’s two-year relationship as “tumultuous.” Fitzpatrick said she had recently confided to those close to her that she was considering leaving Small and moving back to Florida.”

Orlando family who died in murder-suicide identified

https://nypost.com/2022/08/03/orlando-family-who-died-in-murder-suicide-identified/

Texas man dies after girlfriend stabbed him to death at apartment: police

https://www.foxnews.com/us/texas-man-dies-girlfriend-stabbed-him-death-apartment-police

“A Texas man is dead after his girlfriend allegedly stabbed him on Thursday night at an apartment complex in Houston.

The incident happened around 11 p.m. at an apartment in the 1300 block of Redford Street, according to FOX 26.

Police say that the couple were at a friend's apartment to help with moving when the stabbing happened.

The woman stabbed her boyfriend once in the chest, according to police.

A witness said that the couple was in an argument when the incident happened. When the witness walked into the room where the argument was happening, the woman could be seen holding the wound, according to police.” 

U.S. Marine facing second-degree murder charge in wife's stabbing death - CBS News

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/bryand-tejeda-castillo-us-marine-accused-dana-alotaibi-wife-stabbing-death-hawaii/

"“An active-duty U.S. Marine accused in the stabbing death of his wife is in custody and facing a second-degree murder charge.

The Honolulu Police Department said Saturday that Bryant Tejeda-Castillo was being held on $1 million bail.

Police say he was captured shortly after the Wednesday killing of 27-year-old Dana Alotaibi along a freeway. Police say he was taken to the Queen's Medical Center in Honolulu with what one witness said were several self-inflicted wounds.

Alotaibi's friends said she was pregnant, but police said they are awaiting autopsy results.

A police spokesman on Saturday said he didn't know if Tejeda-Castillo remained at the hospital or had been transferred elsewhere. Tejeda-Castillo was arrested on a warrant of second-degree murder.

Alotaibi's mother, Natalia Cespedes, told Hawaii News Now that her daughter faced abuse from her husband and was able to get the military's version of a restraining order against Tejeda-Castillo, who was stationed on the island of Oahu.

Cespedes said she believes her daughter would still be alive if military officials had acted on her daughter's requests for help.

"Probably because she's a woman they don't care, or she looked like crazy, they don't care," Cespedes said.

In a statement, the U.S. Marine Corps said it was aware of the situation.

"We can confirm that the Marine suspect's command was engaged with both him and the victim, and were responsive to those allegations and concerns that the command was made aware of," it said. "Due to the ongoing nature of the criminal investigation, it would be inappropriate to comment further on this topic."

Witnesses who stopped to help after the stabbing described as a horrific scene.

"I ran there and told him to let her go," George Schmidt told Hawaii News Now. "I just seen blood all over her, she was full of blood."

He said he saw the suspect wound himself.”"

Houston good Samaritans shot after helping domestic violence victim: report

https://www.foxnews.com/us/houston-good-samaritans-shot

“The good Samaritans reportedly intervened in a domestic violence incident when the suspect left and later returned to open fire, Houston authorities said”

“Two good Samaritans were shot Monday while trying to assist a domestic violence victim in Houston, according to reports.

The shooting occurred around 12:40 a.m., Fox Houston reported. The suspected shooter was beating on a woman who was with her child at the time, the report said.

When a group of people intervened, the suspect left the scene. He later returned and opened fire on the Samaritans, police told the news outlet.

Someone else at the scene returned fire, but it was not clear if the shooter was struck or who fired.

When Houston police officers arrived at the scene, they found gunshot victims. A woman was shot in the leg and a man was wounded in the leg and back. Both were taken to nearby hospitals.

The man was reportedly in critical condition.

Authorities are searching for the suspect.”

Georgia Supreme Court overturns prominent Atlanta attorney's murder conviction in wife's killing - CNN

https://www.cnn.com/2022/06/30/us/claud-tex-mciver-wife-murder-conviction-overturned-georgia-supreme-court/index.html

 

Georgia family dispute leaves multiple people stabbed, Savannah police say

https://www.foxnews.com/us/georgia-family-dispute-leaves-multiple-people-stabbed-savannah-police-say

 

A woman's brutal killing shocks the Arab world - CNN

https://www.cnn.com/2022/06/24/middleeast/egypt-woman-killing-mime-intl/index.html

 

FBI hunting for alleged 'master of disguise' for questioning over girlfriend's disappearance, presumed death -- FBI seeking man who entered California from Mexico after he was initially 'uncooperative' with authorities

https://www.foxnews.com/us/fbi-hunting-alleged-master-disguise-questioning-over-girlfriends-disappearance-presumed-death

How to murder your husband' writer sentenced for murdering husband - BBC News

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-61786575

“Murder, she wrote - and for murder, she is going to jail.

An Oregon judge has sentenced Nancy Crampton Brophy, a romance author who apparently foretold of her crime in an essay titled "How to murder your husband", to life in prison for the shooting death of her late spouse.

 “Crampton Brophy was seen driving to and from the Institute at the time of the crime in surveillance footage shown in court.

And although police never found the murder weapon, she was shown to have purchased a gun of the same make and model.

Taking the stand in her own defence, the author claimed she had a "memory hole" from the morning of Brophy's death. She could not however deny it was her driving around the Institute.

A jury of 12 found her guilty of second-degree murder after deliberating for less than two days.

Her life sentence, handed down on Monday, carries the possibility of parole after 25 years. Her lawyers said they plan to appeal.

Ahead of the sentencing, friends and family members of the late chef delivered statements.

"You opted to lie, cheat, steal, defraud and ultimately kill the man that was your biggest fan," said Nathaniel Stillwater, Brophy's son from a previous marriage. "You were - to borrow from your catalogue - the wrong wife." 

Uzbekistan groom slaps wife after losing a game: Video shows groom whacking bride in head after losing game at wedding

https://nypost.com/2022/06/13/uzbekistan-groom-slaps-wife-after-losing-a-game/

 

NYC man Eriberto Grullo punched girlfriend in face over dinner: prosecutors

https://nypost.com/2022/05/29/nyc-man-eriberto-grullo-punched-girlfriend-in-face-over-dinner-prosecutors/

“A drunken Manhattan man was arrested after he allegedly punched his girlfriend in the face for failing to make him dinner, authorities said.

Eriberto Grullon, 46, then trashed the couple’s West Harlem apartment, breaking chairs and dishes, prosecutors said during his Saturday arraignment in Manhattan Criminal Court.

Grullon was charged with two counts of assault, harassment and attempted assault for the Friday beating, which authorities said unfolded just before 10 p.m.

He “became angry at the [the victim] for not having prepared dinner for him. He began breaking and throwing things around their home,” Assistant District Attorney Katelyn Colman said.

The woman’s face was bruised and swollen, and her nose was bleeding after the attack, Colman said.

The accused was released Saturday and is due back in court in July.”

 

Tennessee woman Latroya Lemons shoots boy one day after released on bond

https://nypost.com/2022/05/18/tennessee-woman-latroya-lemons-shoots-boy-one-day-after-released-on-bond/

"A Tennessee woman is back behind bars after allegedly firing a gun into a crowd and striking a 12-year-old boy a day after she was released on bond on separate charges.

Latroya Lemons, 35, was arrested on Tuesday after she allegedly opened fire from a vehicle at a Memphis home where the child had been playing last Wednesday, hitting him in the leg, Fox 13 reported.

Memphis police had taken Lemons into custody earlier in the week for harassment charges after she allegedly threatened to kill her ex-boyfriend. She was locked up and released on bond on those charges the day before the 12-year-old was shot, records show.

Police said she pulled up on the home to find her ex-boyfriend and opened fire. Witnesses identified Lemons as the shooter who fired five shots from a gray Cadillac, according to Fox 13.

She faces numerous new charges, including six counts of aggravated assault, six counts of reckless endangerment with a deadly weapon and four counts of violating bail conditions. Her bond has been set at $500,000, the outlet reported”

Damaris Maravilla's boyfriend Dylan Diaz charged with her murder

https://nypost.com/2022/05/08/damaris-maravillas-boyfriend-dylan-diaz-charged-with-her-murder/

 

Remains in Texas ID'd as those of missing girlfriend of ex-NFL player Kevin Ware

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/remains-found-texas-idd-missing-girlfriend-ex-nfl-player-kevin-ware-rcna26798

 

Tekashi 6ix9ine’s girlfriend arrested for punching him inside Miami nightclub

https://nypost.com/2022/08/29/tekashi69s-girlfriend-arrested-for-punching-him-inside-miami-club/

“The girlfriend of Brooklyn rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine was arrested for allegedly socking him in the face at a Miami nightclub early Monday morning, according to reports.

The rainbow-haired rhymer told police that Rachel Wattley, 25, slugged him and yanked on his chain during an altercation inside Kiki on the River, according to NBC Miami.

Investigating cops noticed marks on the rapper’s face and booked Wattley on a misdemeanor battery rap.

Wattley, known as “Jade” on her social media profiles, has been with the rapper for three years and has 1.7 million followers on Instagram.

She previously hit the headlines in 2018 after brawling with Cardi B inside a Queens nightclub over allegations that she bedded the “Bodak Yellow” emcee’s husband, rapper Offset.”

Husband charged with murder after claim wife died by suicide - ABC News

https://abcnews.go.com/US/husband-charged-murder-claim-wife-died-suicide/story?id=84417438

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