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A Woman is Stalked by Her Ex-Husband Save Email Print
Posted: 10:24 PM Nov 18, 2008
Last Updated: 5:25 AM Nov 19, 2008
Reporter: Justin Joseph
Email Address: sixonline@wowt.com

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Jill says she'll never forget that night and the unforgettable look in her husband's eyes. "It was blinding rage. It was something you'd see on a movie. He wasn't even in his body. It wasn't the man I knew."

It has been eight months since the night Jill's husband tried to kill her. Jill says, "He strangled me with a bed-sheet. He was beating me. I looked in his eyes and I knew it wasn't going to stop."

Jill escaped and left her husband that night. After months of shelters, she finally moved to a new home. Jill never thought her husband would find her.

But, three weeks ago Jill's husband found her. Like many women in Jill's situation, he now won't let her go. The man has been to Jill's home repeatedly, most recently this past Saturday.

Jill says, "There was pushing and he was fighting to get through the door. I then heard steps as he was going downstairs. I went outside it was another set of my belongings.

But most of Jill's things were destroyed. Most frightening, Jill's husband left a lock of Jill's hair. She has no idea when he cut it from her head. Because her husband has found her, Jill must go back into the darkness and disappear. She'll start over once again.

Reports say domestic violence is the most under-reported crime in the country. The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence says one in every four women will be victims of the crime, the vast majority of whom never report the crime to police.

Jill's husband remains at-large.

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Posted by: TJ on Nov 23, 2008 at 10:31 AM
My sister is going through the same thing right now and its extremely scary. These abusers are very sneaky, manipulative, controlling and devious. They will do what they can to get to the person they can no longer control - and yes, many end up dead. I am very fearful that something horrible will happen to my sister and her daughter and the worse part is, this person is an executive, so there is no sterotype when it comes to domestic violence

Posted by: Only paper on Nov 20, 2008 at 10:44 AM
POs are worthless. Plus in order to get one, you have to give the person your address so they know where they aren't allowed. So much for hiding. And they didn't post his name Tonya as Jill is likely not her real name and posting his name would just escalate the situation. And she's likely not eligible for witness protection- it's not like you can just walk up to the police and tell them to hide you. It's not that simple.

Posted by: Tonya on Nov 19, 2008 at 05:12 PM
Why don't they post his name so whoever knows him can let law enforcement know where he is?? Also, she can go into the witness protection program. Change her name and job, etc. I know its horrible to think of doing that, but sometimes that's what it takes.

Posted by: Worthless Paper on Nov 19, 2008 at 04:20 PM
A protection order and 99 cents will get you a value meal. POs are worse than worthless, because they can give a false sense of security. A stupid piece of paper won't stop a fist, knife, or bullet, but a bullet will definitely stop a stalker!

Posted by: TAMMI on Nov 19, 2008 at 04:04 PM
JILL YOU NEED TO FIGHT AND GET SOME TYPE OF HELP TO FIGHT BACK. I COME FROM A VERY VIOLENT BACKGROUND AND I WOULD TAKE THE BEATINGS AND BEING SLAMMED INTO WALLS. NO WOMAN DESERVES TO GET BEAT ON. IF YOUR HUSBAND WANTS SOMETHING TO BEAT ON TELL HIM TO GO AFTER ALL THESE THUGS THAT ARE ON THE STREET AND LET THEM BEAT ON HIM. YOU NEED TO GET OUT OF THERE AND MOVE AWAY IF HE WON"T STOP. MY EX ABOUT KILLED ME AND IT DOES NOT GET BETTER. GO BACK TO THE SHELTER ,GO STAY WITH FAMILY ,GET OUT OF THERE. TAKE IT FROM SOMEONE THAT HAS BEEN THERE. YOU NEED TO BE STRONG IF YOU HAVE KIDS ,DO IT FOR THEM. MY DEEPEST THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU. DO THE RIGHT THING AND GET OUT WERE YOU STAYING AT.

Posted by: Another Victim on Nov 19, 2008 at 03:50 PM
The authorities know who this man is and if they don't do something about him quick she is going to be the next murder victim in Omaha. Then they will sit around and wonder why this happened. Its going to happen if you don't step in and save her life. If the authorities aren't going to help you, buy a gun and use it the next time you feel threatened.

Posted by: OMG on Nov 19, 2008 at 03:12 PM
Pat-what is your problem? Have you went off your medications again? Your doctor prescribed those medications for you for a reason...use them! That is one messed up post Pat! You should feel ashamed for what you said! It's people like you that make women feel like there is no hope and that everything is their fault; all because of your own insecurities!! Do you have to feel that superior or something? You have issues Pat and may God have mercy on your soul...you will need it if that is how you think! NEVER blame the victim...NEVER!

Posted by: lm on Nov 19, 2008 at 02:58 PM
Pat what is wrong with you?! I agree with everyone else who is asking if you are her EX husband. I really doubt this woman is egging on this kind of abuse. You can't be pathetic enough to think that this psycho would care about a protection order?! She probably has one. READ THE STORY. This woman has been hiding for quite some time now trying to normalize her life away from this jerk. I hope you are single. Stay single. Never ever reproduce. Your thinking is dangerous.

Posted by: sue on Nov 19, 2008 at 02:44 PM
PAT you must not be very smart. Unfortunately when they go to jail they may stay there 1 or 2 nights. As far as protection orders go they are not hardly worth the paper they are written on. You may want to refrain speaking about something you know NOTHING about. This is a huge problem, until you have lived it you will never understand it.

Posted by: Terri on Nov 19, 2008 at 02:32 PM
Jill buy a gun and the next time he enters your home shoot him - then your nightmare will be over. He will come back again - this guy is a freak - bringing you a lock of your own hair. Sounds like a bad movie.

Posted by: To Pat on Nov 19, 2008 at 02:15 PM
How can you say she is egging this on????? Do you know her personally? I really hope and pray that NO female in your family is in this situation because if they ever were you would be eating your words right now.

Posted by: HL on Nov 19, 2008 at 02:03 PM
Pat, you must be the ex-husband, or another similar abuser, with comments like that. A protection order will do NO good with someone this obsessed - think about how many times we read about an ex-husband or boyfriend (or, yes, wife) violating a protection order and seriously injuring or killing the woman. How can you possibly think running to a shelter, then moving and NOT telling him where she is "playing hard to get"? This man is stalking and terrorizing her to prove his power. And saying she "brings it on herself" is exactly the kind of statement that abusers use to attempt to justify their violence. Heaven help any woman you are involved with, if that's your attitude.

Posted by: Anonymous on Nov 19, 2008 at 01:50 PM
WOW Pat you are one sick person could you be the ex? No woman or man deserves to live in fear I hope that Jill gets a gun to protect herself, it is sad that protection orders are not effective and that people have to take matters into there own hands. Pat you need some therapy!

Posted by: Colene on Nov 19, 2008 at 01:47 PM
why do people always blame the women when this happens? no one brings this on. This guy hates women and takes it out on his wife because he is a coward and a bully.

Posted by: Brent on Nov 19, 2008 at 12:02 PM
Buy a gun and learn how to use it to save your life. Be sure your home has a security system and get some pepper spray.

Posted by: Steve on Nov 19, 2008 at 11:19 AM
If this woman was my sister, I would hunt this goon down & teach him a lesson ! ! !

Posted by: Pat on Nov 19, 2008 at 10:43 AM
She is probably egging all of this on. YOu know how women are, playing hard to get. If she has a protection order then use it. He's not in jail right now, because she felt sorry for him and dropped the charges. I dont feel sorry for her one bit she brings it on herself.

Posted by: feel sorry for her on Nov 19, 2008 at 08:49 AM
He probably found her on the internet you can find anything. maybe she should leave town and change her name or rent a house under someone else's name?(if it's legal)if it was me I would probably get a gun.

Posted by: K on Nov 19, 2008 at 08:43 AM
If anyone knows where this maniac ex husband is, please turn him in. Before this poor woman ends up dead. This is so sad that she has to rearrange her whole life over this psycho. She needs some peace!

Posted by: D on Nov 19, 2008 at 08:30 AM
I hope they find him and put him in jail for the rest of his life. He is not only dangerous to Jill but also to the rest of society. God Bless you Jill and I hope that one day soon you will begin to live a normal life.

Posted by: Me on Nov 19, 2008 at 08:22 AM
Jill, buy a gun and use your rights should he intrude upon your life again.

Posted by: lm on Nov 19, 2008 at 08:20 AM
God Bless you Jill. You are in my prayers.

Posted by: Meg on Nov 19, 2008 at 08:06 AM
Why is this man not in jail?

Posted by: Jamie on Nov 19, 2008 at 07:57 AM
Why hasn't this man been out away for trying to kill her in the first place? I'm glad she left him and I hope things improve for her. She needs help from her local police right now... a lot of help.

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