Episode 40 - The Barton Family

Send us a textJoin me as we mark an important milestone: the one-year anniversary of the Killer in the Family podcast. This special episode delves into the chilling story of Mark Barton, a man whose life spiralled into a deadly rampage, devastating numerous families and communities. We'll uncover Barton's coercive and controlling behaviour, exploring how these actions escalated to the murder of his wife Leanne, stepchildren Matthew and Michelle, and eventually nine others in a brutal spree. I also share updates on my ongoing research into coercive control as a risk factor in intimate partner homicides, and my journey towards a professional doctorate in criminal justice.Information and support ·       Samaritans UK Contact Us | Samaritans ·       National Domestic Violence Helpline UK 0808 2000 247 ·       Advocacy After Fatal Domestic Abuse (AAFDA) Home - AAFDA ·       Women’s Aid www.womensaid.org.uk  ·       Mental health support USA I'm looking for mental health help for myself | Mental Health America (mhanational.org) ·       Domestic abuse helpline USA 1.800.799.SAFE Domestic Violence Support | National Domestic Violence Hotline (thehotline.org)  References Clare Laxton is fundraising for Women's Aid Federation Of England (justgiving.com) Southern Fried True Crime: 61: Mark Barton: Family Annihilator & Spree Killer on Apple Podcasts Mark Barton: Family Destroyer and Mass Murderer – Crime Online 1999 Atlanta day trading firm shootings - Wikipedia CNN - Georgia killer's notes show a troubled man - July 30, 1999 Mark Barton: Family Destroyer and Mass Murderer – Crime Online SHOOTINGS IN ATLANTA: THE OVERVIEW; Killer Confessed in a Letter Spiked With Rage - The New York Times (nytimes.com) Murder at the Office: Amazon.co.uk: Doonan, Brent C.: 9781933893082: Books Lore and CrimeLore and Crime is a spine-chilling podcast that unearths historical dark tales.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the showKiller in the family podcast is a total labour of love. If you'd like to support me please buy me a coffee or tea!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/clarelaxtonSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.