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Life with Billy by Brian Vallee

Name: Life with Billy by Brian Vallee
Brand: Fehmerling Books
SKU: 0671665499
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A Canadian True Crime Account of Jane Stafford, Domestic Violence, and Battered Woman Defense

In rural Nova Scotia, Jane Stafford endured five years of severe physical and psychological abuse from her common-law husband, Billy Stafford. On March 9, 1982, after Billy threatened the lives of Jane and her young son, Jane shot Billy while he sat intoxicated in his pickup truck.

Journalist Brian Vallée documents Jane's harrowing ordeal, the police investigation, and the landmark 1983 criminal trial where her defense presented expert testimony on Battered Woman Syndrome. Her subsequent acquittal sparked national debate across Canada, leading to significant reforms in domestic violence legislation and judicial precedents.

Why You’ll Love This Book

Brian Vallée crafts an empathetic work of true crime reporting that reshaped public understanding of domestic self-defense. Featuring courtroom transcripts and legal analysis, this narrative is crucial reading for fans of Ann Rule, Peter Maas, and Darcy O'Brien.

Edition & Specifications

Publisher: Pocket

Pages: 454

Format: Paperback

Publication Date: 1989

ISBN: 9780671665494

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