Episode 398: The Last New Year’s Eve

About this episode

The episode discusses a tragic case of intimate partner violence that escalated to fatal consequences on New Year’s Eve 2019.

On New Year’s Eve 2019, deputies respond to reports of gunfire at a quiet home outside Montgomery, Texas. Inside, a young mother has been shot multiple times, and the man responsible is still at the scene. What unfolds is a devastating story of violence that didn’t begin that night—and warning signs that were missed along the way. In episode 398, Jac and Alexis examine how patterns of intimate partner violence can escalate over time, leaving a trail of close calls before turning fatal, and the lasting impact on the families left behind. 🎟 Catch up to FOUR bonus episodes per month plus full video episodes over on Patreon: patreon.com/thefirstdegree 📸 Instagram: instagram.com/thefirstdegree 🕺 TikTok: tiktok.com/@thefirstdegreee 👤 Facebook: facebook.com/thefirstdegree 📓 Substack: http://thefirstdegree.substack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

People in this episode

Hosts: Jac Vanek, Alexis Linkletter

Topics covered

• intimate partner violence
• gun violence
• family impact
• warning signs
• true crime

Keywords

• intimate partner violence
• gunfire
• Montgomery Texas
• New Year’s Eve
• violence
• families
• warning signs

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Montgomery, Texas

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