Inside the Disturbing Rise in Family Killings @AmanpourandCompany
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Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
As overall homicide rates drop across the U.S., one form of deadly violence – family murders – is on the rise. Doreen Dodgen-Magee, a psychologist and gun violence prevention activist, shares the deeply personal tragedy that turned her into an advocate.

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Originally aired on July 13, 2026

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