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Conviction November 5, 1989 Multiple Homicide

Dan Broderick

Status Conviction
Type Multiple Homicide
Date November 5, 1989
Location La Jolla, California
Victim Age Unknown
Gender Multiple

Betty Broderick shot and killed her ex-husband attorney Dan Broderick and his new wife Linda in La Jolla. The divorce had been bitter and acrimonious. Betty was convicted and sentenced to 32 years to life. The case became famous through TV movies and a Netflix series.

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