On this day in 1989, Betty Broderick broke into the bedroom of her ex-husband, attorney Dan Broderick, and his new wife, Linda Kolkena. She fired five shots, killing them both. That same morning, she turned herself in to the police, telling investigators she had only meant to confront them.⁠ ⁠ Her 1990 trial gripped the nation, dividing public opinion between those who saw her as an abused spouse pushed to the edge and those who viewed her as a calculating killer. Her story became a lightning ro

In the early morning hours of November 5, 1989, Betty Broderick entered the San Diego home of her ex-husband, prominent attorney Dan Broderick, and his new wife, Linda Kolkena Broderick. Betty claimed she let herself in with a key given by her cleaner, probably dropped by one of her daughters. The bedroom was dark, curtains drawn, but she could hear breathing. In a panicked, rapid burst, she fired five sh*ts. Two struck Linda, ki**ing her instantly. Daniel was hit once, bl**ding and struggling t