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Betty Broderick

March 2, 1992
  Betty Broderick All she ever wanted to be was a supermom, but a bitter divorce turned her into the murderer of her ex-husband and his beautiful new wife. Was she an emotionally abused ex-wife? Or a cold-blooded murderer? An exclusive interview from 1992.

Highlights from the Show
Oprah: You did try to drive the car through the door, did you not?

Betty Broderick: I did purposely and—you know. I did drive my car into his door ... I banged my car into his door the day he sold the family home, the only home we've ever owned that had my name on it and his name on it. more >>

Follow up
It's been nine years since the interview with Betty Broderick. Where is she now? Read an excerpt from her latest letter to The Oprah Winfrey Show !
Dan's sister believes the 1992 show was very one-sided. She sent a letter explaining her opinion. Find out her side of the story.

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