9. The Case of Deidra & Fred Lane Jr.

Fred Lane Jr. was a promising young athlete, but a series of on-field and off-field distractions left him as a backup option after just three seasons. In July 2000, his life was cut short by the hands of his wife of two years, Deidra Lane. She claimed the incident was self-defense, but Fred's friends, family, and officials suggested there was more to the story.... Domestic Violence Hotline: https://www.thehotline.org/

Sources: Data says domestic violence incidents are down, but half of all victims don’t report to police - USAFacts Gender Bias Law Enforcement Guidance with Disclaimer (justice.gov) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fred_Lane_(American_football) https://murderpedia.org/female.L/l/lane-deidra.htm