Amy Lee Wensley Part 1

On her last day, she called her mum and said she was leaving him. She packed her bags, put her daughters in the car, and started the engine. She raced back inside to grab something. She never made it out.Her name is Amy Lee Wensley. She was only 24.There were failures throughout the investigation into her death and now, 14 years later, her family is still fighting for justice. Today, her aunt Anna and best friend Erin talk about the struggles they’ve faced bringing Amy’s suspected killer to justice, how they’re keeping her legacy alive, and what everyone should know about losing a woman to femicide.This episode discusses domestic violence, suicide and substance use.This is Amy’s story.This season of She Matters is supported by Verve Super, committed to women’s financial security and standing against violence in all its forms.Presenter: Sherele MoodyProducer: Dash Made StudiosExecutive Producers: Bravecasting Podcast Network❤️ SUPPORT MY WORKThe RED HEART Campaign and Australian Femicide Watch are unfunded initiatives providing:• Support for families of femicide• Housing for women leaving violence• Ethical media training for journalists• Rallies, vigils, and awareness events• Documentation of women and children lost to violenceTo help continue this vital work, please donate or buy a RED HEART t-shirt - 100% of proceeds fund efforts to save lives and end violence.❤️ Donate: australianfemicidewatch.org/support❤️ Shop: australianfemicidewatch.org/shop-2If you need help:❤️ 1800 RESPECT – 1800 737 732❤️ Women’s Crisis Line – 1800 811 811❤️ 13YARN – 13 92 76❤️ Rainbow Helpline – 1800 497 212❤️ Men’s Referral Service – 1300 766 491❤️ MensLine – 1300 789 978❤️ Lifeline (24 hours) – 13 11 14Connect:📱 Instagram / Facebook: @sherelemoodyfemicidewatch🐦 X (Twitter): @ShereleMoody📘 Facebook: The RED HEART Campaign🎵 TikTok: @femicidewatchaustralia🌐 Website: australianfemicidewatch.org📧 Email: [email protected] in Australia retire with 23% less super than men — a real super gender gap. Our financial lives can be complex, and many of us don’t know who to turn to for support in a system not built with us in mind. That’s why Verve created a community for women, men and non-binary people who believe in closing the super gap.🔗  Financial Abuse - What to look out for  🔗 Verve Super Financial Coaching  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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On her last day, she called her mum and said she was leaving him. She packed her bags, put her daughters in the car, and started the engine. She raced back inside to grab something. She never made it out.Her name is Amy Lee Wensley. She was only 24.There were failures throughout the investigation into her death and now, 14 years later, her family is still fighting for justice. Today, her aunt Anna and best friend Erin talk about the struggles they’ve faced bringing Amy’s suspected killer to justice, how they’re keeping her legacy alive, and what everyone should know about losing a woman to femicide.This episode discusses domestic violence, suicide and substance use.This is Amy’s story.This season of She Matters is supported by Verve Super, committed to women’s financial security and standing against violence in all its forms.Presenter: Sherele MoodyProducer: Dash Made StudiosExecutive Producers: Bravecasting Podcast Network❤️ SUPPORT MY WORKThe RED HEART Campaign and Australian Femicide Watch are unfunded initiatives providing:• Support for families of femicide• Housing for women leaving violence• Ethical media training for journalists• Rallies, vigils, and awareness events• Documentation of women and children lost to violenceTo help continue this vital work, please donate or buy a RED HEART t-shirt - 100% of proceeds fund efforts to save lives and end violence.❤️ Donate: australianfemicidewatch.org/support❤️ Shop: australianfemicidewatch.org/shop-2If you need help:❤️ 1800 RESPECT – 1800 737 732❤️ Women’s Crisis Line – 1800 811 811❤️ 13YARN – 13 92 76❤️ Rainbow Helpline – 1800 497 212❤️ Men’s Referral Service – 1300 766 491❤️ MensLine – 1300 789 978❤️ Lifeline (24 hours) – 13 11 14Connect:📱 Instagram / Facebook: @sherelemoodyfemicidewatch🐦 X (Twitter): @ShereleMoody📘 Facebook: The RED HEART Campaign🎵 TikTok: @femicidewatchaustralia🌐 Website: australianfemicidewatch.org📧 Email: [email protected] in Australia retire with 23% less super than men — a real super gender gap. Our financial lives can be complex, and many of us don’t know who to turn to for support in a system not built with us in mind. That’s why Verve created a community for women, men and non-binary people who believe in closing the super gap.🔗 Financial Abuse - What to look out for 🔗 Verve Super Financial Coaching Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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