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In May 2021 Bethany Vincent and her 9-year-old son Darren Henson were stabbed and killed by her ex-partner Daniel Boulton. A serial perpetrator of domestic abuse and coercive control Boulton had two restraining orders against him when he walked 28 miles to kill Bethany and her son. A review into the murders concluded that the risk he posed was underestimated by professionals and I believe that better understanding of coercive control could have prevented the murders.

This is the story of Bethany Vincent and Darren Henson.

Information and support

· Samaritans UK Contact Us | Samaritans

· National Domestic Violence Helpline UK 0808 2000 247

· 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)

Bethany and Darren overview report (lincolnshire.gov.uk)

Bethany Vincent: How mum tried to escape her murdering ex - BBC News

Bethany Vincent and Darren Henson murders: 'Missed opportunities' to stop violent killer - BBC News

Review finds failings of agencies before murder of mum and son in Louth - Grimsby Live (grimsbytelegraph.co.uk)

Daniel Boulton: Dramatic moment child killer who murdered ex and her autistic son cornered by police | The Independent

Family speak of 'unbearable loss' after murders of daughter and grandson | ITV News Calendar

Be their Voice | Facebook

PC relives moment he was stabbed as he fought double killer Daniel Boulton in Louth | ITV News Calendar

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