In Police Officer related crimes among families, the suspect or in this case Ken DeKleine according to people who posted yesterday, is the last person anyone would suspect of murdering their own spouse. My point is that anyone is capable of committing a crime. What makes it worse is when it is an individual who has taken an oath to serve and protect believe that have the right to take the life of their own wife. Obviously, she was scared by going and securing a court order of protection. Why is it so difficult for those "close" to these families to believe they are not capable? An abuser is clever like a fox. They never allow anyone to really see who they are as a person. I remember when my parents died and those on the force were in denial making remarks like "it was not possible" or "he was a great cop and father" my favorite was "she drove him to this." That is why it is important for everone who is involved in an abusive relationship to have a safety plan. I have not seen much written on Lori, you remember, the woman who is no longer on this earth. Her children need each and every one in the community right now during this time. Not lip service defending a man, accused of murder, you obviously did not know.
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