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Conviction March 4, 1989 Homicide

Lisa Bianco

Status Conviction
Type Homicide
Date March 4, 1989
Location Mishawaka, Indiana
Victim Age 35
Gender Female

Lisa Bianco was killed by her abusive ex-husband Alan Matheney in Mishawaka, Indiana. Matheney was on a prison work-release program when he killed her. He was convicted but the case sparked significant reform of Indiana's work-release program and led to changes in how domestic violence victims are protected.

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