The Murder of Judy Malinowski

This week we are discussing the life and tragic death of Judy Malinowski, a woman from Ohio, who lost her life after being set on fire by her ex-boyfriend in 2015. Despite suffering severe burns, she fought for two years before succumbing to her injuries, sparking widespread outrage and calls for justice.

Make sure to check-out the facebook page that shares all about Judy’s Foundation. 

And for more information about Judy,  check-out the documentary “The Fire That Took Her” on Prime Video. 

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Sources:

1. https://lawandcrime.com/crime/michael-slager-pleads-guilty-to-murder-after-dousing-girlfriend-with-gas-setting-judy-malinowski-on-fire/

2. https://www.judysfoundation.org/about/

3. https://people.com/judy-malinowski-woman-set-fire-ex-testified-grave-behind-bars-life-7503471

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9. https://www.10tv.com/article/news/local/gahanna-man-pleads-no-contest-charges-setting-woman-fire/530-bebe39bc-62ac-43a7-b42a-50e121da7965

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16. https://www.egan-ryan.com/obituary/Judith-Malinowski

17. https://www.gofundme.com/f/hope-and-help-for-judy

18. https://www.wdtn.com/news/u-s-world/slager-sentenced-to-life-in-prison-after-pleading-guilty-in-judy-malinowski-murder-case/

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23. Judy’s deposition https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IBapvOaUjj4

24. The Fire That Took Her (2022), https://www.imdb.com/title/tt21995004/