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Behind Closed Doors: Domestic Abuse in Mid-Missouri

The sound of a slamming door… overturned furniture… screams…
Domestic violence happens more in Boone County than most of the state. ABC 17 News takes you inside the crime 1 in 3 women will fall victim to.

“You either die or you’re really injured. It gets scary,” says domestic violence survivor Lee Russell.

With more people coming forward, we’re finding out if there’s enough help in Mid-Missouri with Taylor Petras’ special report: “Behind Closed Doors.”

Catch the complete story Monday, February 22 on ABC 17 News at 10 on KMIZ.

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