PINOLE, Calif. (KRON) — It’s been one yr because the killing of a Pinole mom proper in entrance of her little boy. The household is hoping that her mindless dying serves as a warning to others in regards to the risks of home violence.
Brittany Ligdis is remembered by her household as a loving mom. At simply 30 years outdated, and months earlier than her school commencement, the Pinole Police Division mentioned her ex, Jeffrey Kendall, broke into her house and shot Brittany within the head with an assault weapon.
Their little boy, Laim, was simply 4 years outdated on the time he witnessed his mom being killed, in accordance with the household.
Brittany’s mom, Cathy, is now talking out for the primary time to share her household’s painful story. Cathy needs to maintain Brittany’s reminiscence alive, in addition to warn others in regards to the risks of home violence.
“Think of us, all the things we miss about her, you know, her kiss, her hug,” Cathy mentioned. “I’ll miss everything, myself. I will love her forever, and I love you, Brittany.”
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Greater than half of ladies killed by gun violence are killed by members of the family or their companions, in accordance with the Nationwide Home Violence Hotline. If you happen to or somebody wants assist, name the 24/7 hotline at 800-799-7233.
Kendall, police mentioned, was caught on digicam fleeing the crime scene. Following a manhunt, Kendall was discovered and arrested in Santa Cruz. He’s due again in courtroom on Friday to face a cost of murder.
