The Case of Betty Broderick with Susie Evans

Rabia and Ellyn are joined by Susie Evans, best known for winning season 26 of The Bachelor, or, as Ellyn puts it, the person with one of the most badass moves in the show’s history. She also hosts the Live, Laugh Lies podcast delving into the world of relationships gone awry. Susie chose to cover the notorious case of Betty Broderick who killed her ex-husband, Dan Broderick, and his second wife, Linda Broderick, in 1989. Convicted of second-degree murder and sentenced to 32 years in prison, Betty and her crime has been widely discussed in the media for decades with numerous books, documentaries, TV specials and series made about the case. Betty’s sentencing has been widely debated as she claimed battered woman syndrome, alleging years of emotional, psychological and physical abuse at the hands of her ex. This opens up a discussion about domestic violence, mental health and societal expectations of wives and mothers.