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Nov 2020
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#282: American Murder: The Family Next D...

Real Crime Profile / Wondery
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Laura, Jim and Lisa continue their conversation with special guest Jenny Popplewell, the Director of the #1 Netflix show American Murder: The Family Next Door.


Warning: This is an extremely upsetting watch and case and this series is a tough listen.


Our thoughts are with Shanann's, Bella and Celeste's family and friends.

#HerNameWasShanannWatts

#HerNameWas BellaWatts

#HerNameWasCelesteWatts

#HisNameWasNicoWatts

#CoerciveControl

#DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth

#netflix, #americanmurder #familynextdoor


Please be an activist:

Please SIGN and SHARE the petition to criminalize coercive control in America

https://www.change.org/p/andrew-m-cuomo-domestic-violence-law-reform-coercive-control-usa?redirect=false


If you are or have been a victim of domestic abuse, please take two minutes to COMPLETE this anonymous survey. Your voice matters and counts

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JCYVVZD


WRITE to your senator and ask that they take action and criminalize coercive control to protect women and children.


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