Ep 156: ‘I Was Almost Murdered By My Ex’ with Colette Martin, Part 2

Crime Analyst

Laura Richards

True Crime

4.9 • 2.8K Ratings

🗓️ 7 November 2023

⏱️ 41 minutes

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In part 2 of this powerful interview with survivor Colette, Laura questions some of the unbelievable things that happened in the aftermath of the attack and the disturbing history of the man who tried to kill her. Listener discretion is advised. Colette describes her journey from victim to survivor to thriver and Laura discusses how serial perpetrators are enabled and what to do if you are worried about someone. Share this with others - it might save a life. You can also watch this episode on Crime Analyst You Tube: https://youtu.be/pLzXWeSC3n8?si=J18ubVb0oixp8oEa #ColetteMartin #CrimeAnalyst #TrueCrime #Podcast #DomesticViolenceAwareness #DomesticViolence #CoerciveControl #TrueCrimePodcast #BehaviouralAnalyst If you are experiencing domestic abuse or coercive control, don't suffer in silence. Reach out of specialist help and support: US DV Hotline 800 799 7233 UK DV Helpline 0808 2000 2487 Australia 1800RESPECT Canada https://www.canada.ca/en/public-healt... https://www.sheisyourneighbour.com/do... www.dashriskchecklist.com www.thelaurarichards.com Clips https://www.sheisyourneighbour.com/documentary/ YouTube, Socials and Website YouTube @crimeanalyst Instagram @crimeanalyst @laurarichards999 Twitter @thecrimeanalyst @laurarichards999 TikTok @crimeanalystpod Website www.crime-analyst.com Crime Analyst Merch https://crime-analyst.myshopify.com/ Leave a Review https://www.crime-analyst.com/reviews/new/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	When we were talking about the name, some people were even worried. It was maybe too strong.
0:08.0	She is your neighbor. What about she could be your neighbor?
0:13.0	It's not just that it could be happening to your neighbor, it is happening. We're just going to get set over here.
0:24.0	People don't talk about domestic violence.
0:25.7	They don't talk about women's shelters.
0:28.0	You kind of knew it happened or these things existed,
0:31.3	but it just was kind of under the radar.
0:34.0	A lot of people are still existing kind of in that shame and stigma that has surrounded domestic
0:38.7	violence for so long.
0:40.5	Are you ready?
0:41.5	Yes. Coming forward and telling your story is very intimidating.
0:45.0	This is the scariest thing that's ever happened to them.
0:48.0	It's the most intense thing that's ever happened to them.
0:50.0	And one of the bravest things that you can do.
0:52.0	Okay, Collette, I'd like you to look right here at me. and one of the bravest things that you can do.
0:53.0	Okay, Collette, I'd like you to look right here at me.
0:58.4	Back in 1997, I was almost murdered by my ex-boyfriend.
1:03.0	I kicked him out of my house
1:04.6	after three months of living with me,
1:06.6	and he came back seven months later and tried to kill me.
1:10.6	He called that night to tell me he was coming to retrieve his things at 1140.
1:15.0	He kicked my door down. I remember trying to get to the knife drawer before him.
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