Betty Broderick, Who Killed Husband, Dies

Betty Broderick, known for the 1989 murders of her husband and his new wife, died on Friday, May 8, at the age of 78. She had been serving a life sentence in California for the crime.

Broderick was transferred to a medical center three weeks prior to her death for specialized care. While her health condition remains unclear, a medical doctor has indicated her death was due to natural causes. The San Bernardino County Coroner's office is expected to provide a final ruling.

Convicted in 1991 of two counts of second-degree murder, Broderick was sentenced to consecutive terms of 15 years to life. She was denied parole multiple times during her incarceration.

Broderick gained national attention after fatally shooting her husband, Dan Broderick, and his new wife, Linda Kolkena, in their home. Their contentious divorce and Dan's affair with Kolkena preceded the murders.

Broderick claimed her actions stemmed from domestic abuse and sought parole, asserting she was a political prisoner. She was scheduled for another parole hearing in 2032.