Betty Broderick, Infamous Killer, Dies in Prison

Betty Broderick, convicted of murdering her ex-husband Dan Broderick and his new wife Linda, has died. She was pronounced dead on Friday morning at an outside medical facility where she had been receiving care since April. The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation stated that initial findings suggest natural causes.

Broderick was serving a sentence of 32 years to life for the 1989 murders. The crime occurred seven months after Dan Broderick and Linda, his former assistant, were married. Broderick gained entry to their home using a stolen key and fatally shot them.

Her conviction included two consecutive 15-year-to-life terms and illegal firearm use. Broderick's story garnered significant public attention, including a Netflix series. She had been denied parole three times and was eligible again in 2032.