That is certainly a shocking story indeed. In the early part of my career I worked legal aid. We only took divorces if there was violence in the prior 90 days. Needless to say I saw a number of violent situations and women in absolute terror.
I think a lot of this stuff is just about control. Some people need it so badly they will go to any length to get it. I see my own STBX and how much he likes to control me. I just had a R talk with him to push the ball forward and during that conversation I told him I was moving away from here and he spent a good 10 minutes telling me where I should move in the city I am planning to go to.
