Kate Amber Reeve: Police Failures, Arson and Her Family’s Fight for Justice - Part 2

On that spring evening, he broke into her home, placed photos of her recently deceased brother on the loungeroom floor and set them on fire. And then he watched the home burn from the town lookout. She, her partner and her dog were asleep. They never had a chance. He bought chocolate and flowers to comfort her family. Police refused to charge him until her family rattled their cage. Her name is Kate Amber Reeve. She was only 22.  Kate was killed just two months after her beloved little brother Jacob died by suicide. The impact of losing their daughter and son has left an indelible mark on mum Robyn and dad Mick. They tell us about Kate's love for life and her family and friends, her dreams and ambitions, the failures in the legal system and how they navigate the never-ending path of grief, anger and frustration. This episode of She Matters is confronting. It contains a graphic description of suicide and discusses violence, arson and murder. It is not safe for children. This is Kate'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 MoodyExecutive Producer: Dash Made Studios❤️ 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 public 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: TheREDHEARTCampaign/🎵 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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