In the early hours of November 5th, 1989, the quiet of a San Diego morning shattered with five gunshots.
Dan Broderick — a successful attorney — and his new wife, Linda Kolkena, were found dead in their bedroom. Their killer? His ex-wife, Betty Broderick.
Once seen as the perfect wife and mother, Betty’s story became a chilling study in rage, humiliation, and psychological unraveling. After years of emotional abuse, manipulation, and being erased from her own life, Betty snapped — and her crime shook the nation.
In this episode of GBRLIFE Of Crimes, we explore the woman behind the headlines and the psychology behind her breaking point.
🎧 In this episode, you’ll discover:
• Betty’s early life and the pressure to be perfect in a Catholic household
• The manipulation and emotional neglect that fueled her breakdown
• The affair that shattered her world — and the night it all ended
• The courtroom battles that defined her legacy
• The psychological dissection: Borderline and Dependent personality traits
• Why her case still divides public opinion decades later
This isn’t just about murder — it’s about invisibility, identity, and what happens when love turns into control.
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