Betty Broderick

Betty Broderick was an American woman convicted of murdering her former husband, Daniel T.

Betty Broderick was an American woman convicted of murdering her former husband, Daniel T. Broderick III, and his second wife, Linda Kolkena, in San Diego in 1989. Her case became one of the most widely reported American true-crime cases of the late 20th century, and she was later convicted of second-degree murder and sentenced to 32 years to life in prison. She died in custody in 2026 at age 78.

Early life

Betty Broderick was born Elisabeth Anne Bisceglia in 1947. Public sources identify her as an American woman who later became known through her marriage and subsequent criminal case.

Marriage and divorce

Broderick's marriage to Daniel T. Broderick III ended in a bitter divorce that drew public attention. Reporting on the case describes financial disputes, custody conflict, and allegations of marital betrayal as central elements of the background.

Murders and trial

On November 5, 1989, Broderick killed Daniel Broderick and his second wife, Linda Kolkena, in San Diego. After an initial trial did not end in a final conviction, she was found guilty in a second trial in 1991 of two counts of second-degree murder.

Imprisonment and death

Broderick received a sentence of 32 years to life and remained incarcerated for the rest of her life. She died in custody in May 2026, with reports stating that she was 78 years old.