Amy O'Brien

Annette leaves behind her three kids, which are now in the care of extended family.

And her loved ones say they did everything they could to keep her safe from Thomas.

But now instead of spending the holidays with her family, they're mourning her and trying to heal from this horror that happened.

And...

It's like, again, what could she have done more to protect herself?

That's when you keep them.

And I mean, the charge of like a habitual abuser, like I don't even think I've ever heard that before.

But then why are we here again?

Exactly.

what you know when this is just a week ago that he was in custody and then exactly a week later it's happened i've always said there needs to be something set up and i know it's easier said than done but for victims of stalking victims of domestic violence for these time periods where it's like the most volatile they're just released they're probably angry seeking revenge they're vindictive and it's like that's when they're that's when they need the protection the most yes i agree

Right before Christmas.

And at 18 years old, I feel like you know enough to make right and wrong decisions.

Yeah.

You're still impressionable to some degree, of course, but what could possibly be enough to motivate you to do that and throw your whole life away?

Like what?

And that poor, poor woman.

I know.

It's like the ultimate booze.

God.

Absolutely.