Domestic Abuse Fueled the Deadly Rampage of the D.C. Snipers

In October 2002, John Allen Muhammad and Lee Boyd Malvo, known as the D.C. Snipers, terrorized the population with a series of random shootings across Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. Over the course of three weeks, the duo killed 10 people and injured 3 others.

Now, over 23 years later, Mildred Muhammad, the ex-wife of John Allen Muhammad, is speaking out about the domestic abuse she endured before the killings. In the documentary "Hunted By My Husband: The Untold Story of the D.C. Sniper," Mildred details the stalking, harassment, and abuse she suffered at the hands of her former husband. She believes that this abuse was a precursor to the deadly rampage that followed.

Meanwhile, Lee Boyd Malvo, who was just 17 years old at the time, was manipulated and molded by Muhammad into becoming his accomplice. Malvo has since described how Muhammad carefully cultivated his trust and loyalty, exploiting his vulnerabilities to turn him into a killer.

The D.C. Sniper attacks had a profound impact on the region, leaving a lasting legacy of fear and trauma. As the details of the case continue to emerge, it's clear that the roots of this tragedy lie in the cycle of domestic violence that preceded it.