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Suburban Philly Mom Killed By Husband In Murder-Suicide Survived By 3 Kids Suburban Philly Mom Killed By Husband In Murder-Suicide Survived By 3 Kids
Suburban Philly Mom Killed By Husband In Murder-Suicide Survived By 3 Kids Support is surging for the family of a beloved 46-year-old mother of three who was killed in a murder-suicide in Montgomery County on Monday. As of Friday, nearly $5,000 had been raised on a GoFundMe page for Carla Forde's children, one of whom, despite being employed and a full-time student, requires financial assistance to support her younger siblings, according to organizer Aisha Sheikh. Forde was shot and killed by her husband, Edward Thornton, 42, who then turned the gun on himself at their home on Chestnut Street in Pottstown, the Montgomery County DA's Office previously said. Offic…

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Family Of Mom Killed By BF Shares Her Domestic Violence Struggle As Cautionary Tale Family Of Mom Killed By BF Shares Her Domestic Violence Struggle As Cautionary Tale
Family Of Mom Killed By BF Shares Her Domestic Violence Struggle As Cautionary Tale Those who knew Pennsylvania's Jamie Beighley say she loved Evan Smith despite years of abuse suffered by him. Even when he hurt her physically, even when he yelled at her, Beighley remained determined to fix her relationship. But things hit rock bottom earlier this year, according to a family member, who requested anonymity -- and Beighley was losing hope. "Evan told her numerous times that he was going to kill her and the kids, just within the past few months," the family member told Daily Voice. "[Jamie] even said, 'Either he's going to die or I'm going to die. It's the only way out.'" …

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