Cases of Note

Case Summary Almost three years ago,  Debbie Sisco and Marie Varsos  were murdered. Marie's husband Shaun Varsos, who had threatened her family and friends, hunted them down, shot and killed them. Marie was a tragic victim of domestic violence, and her sister died trying to protect her. My sister had the cards stacked in her favor to protect her. She contacted the police. She received a restraining order. She followed up with local enforcement for updates. She was surrounded by family, who advocated for her and provided a safe haven. She kept disturbing messages from her husband as proof that his behavior was a threat to her life. She even secured a firearm, which she ultimately used against him the morning of her death. However, she still ended up as a casualty of domestic violence. If Marie had these advantages, how great is the risk for other women who lack similar support, resources and advocates? In Tennessee, the  National Coalition Against Domestic Violence  estimates nearly