Betty Broderick, an American woman, and former housewife were convicted in 1989 of murdering her ex-husband Daniel T. Broderick III and Linda Broderick, his second wife. This heinous crime was preceded by a turbulent divorce. It sparked widespread curiosity.
Many sympathized with Broderick’s story as the first wife, who was abandoned by her husband and later married a younger woman. Others believed Broderick had harassed her ex-husband before killing them. After being charged with second-degree murder, she was sentenced to (32) years life imprisonment.
Betty Broderick Childhood/Early Life
Betty was born in Eastchester on the 7th of November 1947. She is the third of six children. Betty was raised Roman Catholic, and her father had a successful plastering company with his family.
She was encouraged to stay home by her strict parents. In 1965, she graduated from Eastchester High School. She then enrolled at the College of Mount Saint Vincent. Betty went to a small Catholic women’s college located in the Bronx, where she majored in early childhood education. She also minored and obtained her degree in an expedited program.
How Tall Is Betty Broderick?
Betty Broderick is 5’ 7 tall and weighs about 76kg in Pounds (67 lbs).
Betty Broderick Family/Marriage/Breakdown – All You Need To Know
Dan Broderick, Dan’s future husband, was also from a Catholic Irish family. They met at the South Bend’s University of Notre Dame. In 1969, she married Dan Broderick and returned from her honeymoon with their first child. Their four children were followed by their fourth, who died just two days after being born. Betty’s husband used student loans to get a Cornell University degree in medicine and a Harvard Law School degree in law.
She was forced to be the primary breadwinner of the family to make ends meet. Her spouse was eventually noticed by several companies looking for someone with both a legal and medical background. After he started his first job, the family moved to Coral Reef. She continued working part-time as he built up a reputation. Her husband was a specialist in malpractice cases. She made a lot of money and became a stay-at-home mom to care for the children.
In 1983, he employed Linda Kolkena, a former stewardess, as a paralegal. However, it was discovered that he was having an affair a few months later. Betty accused her husband, despite his denials, of adultery.
Their marriage ended in dissolution. In 1985, he left the home and was granted custody of the children. He was found out to be having an affair and the couple had to go through a lengthy divorce process. The proceedings ended in four years with him still holding custody of the children.
Betty Broderick Murder/Controversy
Betty’s aggressive behavior became more unpredictable after the divorce proceedings. She left hundreds, if not all, of profane and vulgar messages on her husband’s computer. She continued to visit his property despite numerous restraining orders.
She destroyed his house and drove her car through the front door. Her ex-spouse married his paralegal despite having doubts about his actions.
Betty drove to their house seven months after the couple got married. She used a key that she had stolen from her child to gain entry while they were sleeping and shot and killed the couple.
Linda was dead instantly, but Dan wasn’t, as he struggled for a phone. Betty surrendered after calling her daughter. She did not deny that she pulled the trigger. She said that the murder of the couple was not planned and that her actions were not premeditated.
What Is Betty Broderick’s Net Worth?
According to reports, her wealth just like Jason Simpson and income disappeared after she was sent to prison. Her case attracted a lot of attention and provoked a lot of didcussions. Numerous publications have covered her trial and murder.