In September of 2017, 30-year-old Janae Carroll was preparing to end her longterm relationship with her boyfriend—who was also her abuser. After years of suffering, Janae had gathered the strength and the courage to leave him. But when an argument about the breakup escalated to an all-out fight between Janae and her abuser, she did what she had to, to protect herself and her children. Thus began her sad odyssey through the justice system.

Petition to release Janae: https://www.change.org/p/judge-letitia-h-verdin-reunite-mother-sentenced-to-15-years-in-abuser-s-death-with-her-childrenDOMESTIC VIOLENCE

• US National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233
• National Domestic Violence Hotline: thehotline.org
• Canada: visit this website to find the hotline in your area
• UK Domestic Abuse Hotline: 0808 2000 247
• For resources in other countries, visit this website

Sources: https://www.southernfriedtruecrime.com/tiffany-janae-carroll

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