Show Notes
If you consume a lot of true crime, you might have heard Mindy Dodd’s story before. Or at least one like it – the classic story of a housewife who, pushed too far, snaps and murders her husband. The scary music swells and the story ends neatly. The housewife is locked away. But what if that’s not the whole picture? Today’s episode is about the muddy middle that's so often left out.
Please be aware that today’s references sexual assault and domestic violence. Please take care while listening.
Action Items Related to Today’s Episode: If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic violence and looking for anonymous, confidential help, you can call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233. Access additional resources at the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence at https://ncadv.org/. Support domestic violence survivors by purchasing from Gifted by freefrom at https://giftedbyfreefrom.org/. A full list of sources, resources mentioned, and photos related to the case are available in the show notes of today's episode, https://truercrimepodcast.com/mindy-dodd. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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