On Mother's Day 2015, 42-year-old Christine Santurri, a mother of three from East Providence, Rhode Island, was brutally murdered in her own home. Her ex-boyfriend, Yuland Stanfield, violated a restraining order and stabbed her multiple times, all in front of her 21-year-old daughter. Just days before, Christine had reported Stanfield's threatening behavior to the police, but despite her efforts to seek protection, the system failed her.
Stanfield was later apprehended and pleaded guilty to first-degree murder and violating the restraining order. He was sentenced to life in prison. This case highlights the devastating consequences of domestic violence and the critical importance of enforcing protective orders.
