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On the 18 November 2003 Julia and Will Pemberton were in fear for their lives – from their estranged husband and father who had a history of domestic abuse and control. That day Alan Pemberton shot and killed Will in the driveway of the house he shared with his mum, he then killed Julia – she was on the phone to 999 at the time. Alan then took his own life. Their experience is one that will change the course of how we respond to domestic abuse and domestic homicide forever.

This is the story of Julia and Will Pemberton.

Information and support

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·       Samaritans UK Contact Us | Samaritans

·       National Domestic Violence Helpline UK 0808 2000 247

·       Advocacy After Fatal Domestic Abuse (AAFDA) Home - AAFDA

·       Women’s Aid www.womensaid.org.uk

·       Mental health support USA I'm looking for mental health help for myself | Mental Health America (mhanational.org)

·       Domestic abuse helpline USA 1.800.799.SAFE Domestic Violence Support | National Domestic Violence Hotline (thehotline.org)

References

Inquiries, investigations and reviews (aafda.org.uk)

The family no one could save | UK news | The Guardian

Frank Mullane: how the murder of his sister and nephew changed his life and purpose | Domestic violence | The Guardian

BBC NEWS | England | Berkshire | Police criticised over gun deaths

House of Commons Hansard Debates for 16 Mar 2005 (pt 4) (parliament.uk)

Domestic Violence, Crime and Victims Act 2004 (legislation.gov.uk)

Credits

Hosted and created by Clare Laxton @ladylaxton

Produced by: Clare Laxton

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Music by Tom Box and from Pixabay.

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