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Killing Kate, a story of turning abuse and tragedy into transformation and triumph, Kate Ranta with Alisa Divine ; foreword by Evan Rachel Wood

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Killing Kate

1103677804

Kate Ranta with Alisa Divine ; foreword by Evan Rachel Wood

a story of turning abuse and tragedy into transformation and triumph

"In 2012 Kate Ranta and her father used their combined strength to brace themselves against the front door of her home, as her estranged husband, an Air Force Major, tried to force his way inside. For years he had been verbally and emotionally abusive, but never caused physical harm. Until the unthinkable happened. In a rage he fired bullets through the door from a 9mm Beretta, shooting Kate and her father. Their 4-year-old son stood paralyzed as he witnessed the horrific event. Reading like a real-life horror-thriller, Killing Kate details episodes of her husband's deranged mind games and twisted actions which threaten her sanity and safety. It serves as a cautionary flag critical of the ways the police and legal system failed to protect her -- including the court's denial of three restraining order requests before the shooting. And, it serves as a rallying cry for women to come together, support each other in knowing the danger signs, exit potentially violent and abusive relationships, and avoid entering into them in the first place. Kate's story and book are essential reading in the fight against domestic and gun violence." --, Page 4 of cover

My only choice was to leave -- Happy days -- Married: day 1 -- Fraud and corruption -- The marriage before me -- All about the image -- The first date -- Growing up -- Body shaming -- Big or small, lies are lies -- The gun collection -- The gaslighting begins -- My pregnancy with William -- Henry in the middle -- Guy friends? Forget it! -- Isolation 101 --And the attention goes to -- Acceptance didn't exist -- Power, control & domination -- The predator and the prey -- Shady findings -- The accident(s) -- Anti-social behavior -- Military mistakes -- "Crazy wife" deflect -- Temporary restraining order -- Stalking and harassing -- Divorce attempt #1 -- The reconciliation -- The point of no return -- Dependency court -- No boundaries -- Court system failings -- Co-parenting nightmares -- Birthday havoc -- The final straw -- Silence before the storm -- I told you so -- Guilt and shame -- The snitch -- Restraining orders granted -- The aftermath -- The criminal trial -- Agony to advocacy -- The appeal -- Pieces of the puzzle -- The bond between us