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The Charleston Gazette -- Protect them: Violence Against Women Act
The tragic story of Teresa Wilson of Beckley was recounted last week by reporter Lori Kersey. The woman tried to break free from her brutal boyfriend, and her sister coached her about escape options, but the boyfriend vowed to kill her if she went to police. Finally, he beat her to death, and drew a 20-year prison term. Her sister, Tonia Thomas, tries to save other women as a team coordinator for the West Virginia Coalition Against Domestic Violence.
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The Charleston Gazette -- Protect them: Violence Against Women Act
The tragic story of Teresa Wilson of Beckley was recounted last week by reporter Lori Kersey. The woman tried to break free from her brutal boyfriend, and her sister coached her about escape options, but the boyfriend vowed to kill her if she went to police. Finally, he beat her to death, and drew a 20-year prison term. Her sister, Tonia Thomas, tries to save other women as a team coordinator for the West Virginia Coalition Against Domestic Violence.
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