Family of woman murdered by her partner launch legal challenge
Summary
The family of Michaela Hall, who was killed by her partner in 2021, is suing the police and Probation Service for failing to protect her despite many warnings. Investigations showed that authorities made serious errors that could have prevented her death.Key Facts
- Michaela Hall was stabbed to death by her partner, Lee Kendall, in June 2021 in Cornwall.
- Lee Kendall was already a known violent offender with previous convictions for assaulting Michaela.
- The Probation Service wrongly rated Kendall as a medium risk despite multiple warnings and information about his abuse.
- Police did not enter Michaela’s home after a call reported she was being strangled shortly before her murder.
- An official investigation called the police response “unacceptable” and said officers should have done more.
- A coroner later ruled that Michaela’s murder was preventable and expected.
- Michaela’s family is taking legal action, claiming the police and Probation Service violated her human rights to life and protection.
- Her son hopes the case will improve how domestic abuse cases are handled to prevent future deaths.
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