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Children Divided Over Betty Broderick's Parole Hearing

11/10/2025

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In November 1989, Betty Broderick killed her ex-husband Dan Broderick and his new wife Linda Kolkena.
Their four children—Kim, Lee, Dan Jr., and Rhett—are divided on Betty's punishment, with some favoring release.
During a 2010 parole hearing, Lee urged Betty's release, while Dan Jr. opposed it.
Betty has been incarcerated since 1992 and has been denied parole multiple times, with her next hearing in 2032.

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Story summary

In November 1989, Betty Broderick killed her ex-husband Dan Broderick and his new wife Linda Kolkena.
Their four children—Kim, Lee, Dan Jr., and Rhett—are divided on Betty's punishment, with some favoring release.
During a 2010 parole hearing, Lee urged Betty's release, while Dan Jr. opposed it.
Betty has been incarcerated since 1992 and has been denied parole multiple times, with her next hearing in 2032.