Killed by the same abuser: Families demand answers

BBC News
March 22, 2026
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Two women killed by the same abuser 16 months apart raise questions about police response gaps.

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Potential law enforcement response failures to repeat domestic abusers may indicate inadequate victim protection protocols affecting vulnerable individuals.

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Fiona Holm and Naomi Hunte were killed by the same man within 16 months of each other, prompting their families to question whether police intervention between the two murders could have prevented the second death. The case raises critical questions about how law enforcement handles repeat offenders and domestic violence cases, particularly when a suspect remains active in the community between incidents. Families of both victims are demanding accountability and answers about what investigative steps were—or weren't—taken after the first killing that might have stopped the perpetrator. The deaths highlight a persistent gap in how police departments track and monitor individuals with histories of violent crime. The families' push for answers underscores broader concerns about whether systemic failures and coordination gaps between agencies allow dangerous offenders to remain free to kill again.

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Families are demanding answers about police conduct regarding the two deaths.

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