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Linda lives with physical and emotional challenges from the trauma. Like I said,
she is now back in therapy because Ernest has been released and it has brought all of this back up for her. I
mean, ever since that night 2008, Linda has never been left alone. She is always
with her husband or a trusted friend or family member. And her husband has faced
his own challenges, too. He had a stroke in 2013, and his doctors told him that all of this stress and worry that he
carries could have been a factor. But you know what? He told us that he loves Linda. They have been married for 47
years now, and he would do anything to protect her and their family. When Linda's husband went to one of Ernest
hearings after his parole, he said that in his opinion, Ernest didn't even show any remorse, even after all these years.
And he has never made any kind of formal apology to Linda or her family. One of those hearings was about a no contact
stayaway order, which meant that Ernest couldn't be anywhere near Linda or her granddaughter for like 10 years. But
Linda's husband told us that when the judge asked him if he understood that, he didn't even answer. So the judge had
to ask him again, like, "Do you understand that?" And he says like, "Yeah, I get it." Which to Linda's
family felt like he was not taking it seriously. And so now that neighbor who left Linda for dead lives just about an
hour away from her. Even though he is 75 years old now, we know what he's capable
of. And there is so much anger and fear that you can feel from everyone who has been affected by this

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Brief Summary

Linda confronts trauma from 2008 as her attacker is released, affecting her and her husband's lives.

Key points

Linda's Ongoing Struggles. Linda continues to face trauma and emotional challenges after Ernest's release.
A Husband's Devotion. Linda's husband expresses unwavering love and commitment after 47 years of marriage.
Ernest's Lack of Remorse. Linda's husband notes Ernest's indifference during parole hearings.

Episode highlights

Episode quotes

He would do anything to protect her and their family.

Linda's husband expresses his love and commitment.

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