Betty Broderick, convicted in 1989 killings of ex-husband and his new wife, dies aged 78
Summary
Betty Broderick, who was convicted in 1991 for killing her ex-husband and his new wife in 1989, has died at age 78 while serving a life sentence in California. She died of natural causes after being moved to a medical center due to health issues.Key Facts
- Betty Broderick was convicted of second-degree murder for killing her ex-husband Dan Broderick and his new wife Linda Kolkena in 1989.
- She was sentenced to 32 years to life in prison in 1991.
- The killings happened after a letter warned Betty not to harass her ex-husband or his wife.
- Betty used a key taken from her daughter to enter the house and shot both victims with a .38-caliber revolver.
- She was serving her sentence at the California Institution for Women before her health declined.
- Betty fell in prison, broke ribs, developed an infection, and later died of sepsis.
- Three of her children were with her when she died; the fourth was present by video call.
- The case was widely publicized and inspired movies and books.
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