San Diego socialite convicted of killing her ex-husband & his new wife dies at 78: reports
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Key Points:
- Betty Broderick, a former San Diego socialite convicted of killing her ex-husband and his new wife, has died at age 78 from natural causes while serving a life sentence.
- Broderick was serving time for the 1989 murders of her ex-husband Dan Broderick, a prominent attorney, and his wife Linda Kolkena Broderick, which occurred after a bitter divorce and custody battle.
- She was convicted in 1991 of two counts of second-degree murder and sentenced to 32 years to life, with her first trial ending in a mistrial due to a hung jury.
- Broderick's family, who were with her at the time of her death, described her as a fun, smart, and loving mother and requested privacy and prayers during their time of loss.
- Prior to her passing, Broderick had been transferred from the California Institution for Women to an outside medical facility for more advanced care.
