Betty Broderick Dies at 78 in Prison; Her 4 Children Remained Divided Over Her Legacy
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Bailey Richards
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Summary
Betty Broderick, convicted of second-degree murder for killing her ex-husband Dan Broderick and his new wife Linda Kolkena, died in prison at age 78 on May 8, 2026. Her four children — Kim, Lee, Dan Jr., and Rhett — were publicly divided in their support for her over the decades, a split that was memorably displayed during her appearance on The Oprah Winfrey Show and continued until her death.
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During an infamous appearance on The Oprah Winfrey Show, her kids were memorably divided about their mom's punishment, and continued to be in the decades leading up to her death.
She was convicted of second-degree murder with an enhancement for use of a firearm after shooting and killing her ex-husband, Dan Broderick, and his new wife, Linda Kolkena.
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