Susan Murphy-Milano
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Susan Murphy-Milano, a nonfiction author and violence expert, is host of the weekly radio crime show "Time's Up" and author of a book by the same title. Murphy-Milano, who grew up in Chicago, lives in Surfside Beach, South Carolina
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, and then took his own life by shooting himself in the head. Afterward, Murphy-Milano, who discovered her parents' bodies, vowed to change the way intimate partner crimes and homicides are handled and investigated. She has spent her career advocating for women and children who are victims of domestic violence.
, a domestic violence offender gun ban.
Murphy-Milano is the author of Defending Our Lives: Getting Away From Domestic Violence & Staying Safe, published by Doubleday
, and Moving Out, Moving On, which focuses on when a relationship goes wrong. Her latest book, released in 2010, is Time’s Up: A Guide on How to Leave and Survive Abusive and Stalking Relationships. Tigress Pen, in its review, described it as "more than a manual, a handbook, it’s more than just another book. It’s a ‘Lifesaver,’ a surefire roadmap chocked full of ways to document evidence and protect yourself. Author and former prosecutor Robin Sax
, in a review for Psychology Today
, wrote about the Evidentiary Abuse Affidavit included in the book. "We know the only way to escape domestic abuse is to leave the abuser. ... Victims need some hand-holding in the process. Murphy Milano reaches out and offers her hand -- with a key (almost literally). Thank you to Murphy-Milano for giving us ... a succinct, well-written guidebook that is a must-have for anyone who is a victim or who works with victims of domestic abuse."
Murphy-Milano has appeared on network TV and talk shows, including The Oprah Winfrey Show,, 20/20, "American Justice," "Larry King Live," A&E Biography, "Sunday Today," E! True Hollywood, MSNBC, CBS, ABC and CNN. She also regularly appears on The Roth Show a syndicated show on the USA Radio Network
, hosted by Dr. Laurie Roth.
Murphy-Milano regularly speaks to law enforcement, at schools and before groups advocating victims' rights. Also, she works with the Institute for Relational Harm Reduction and Public Pathology Education.
Surfside Beach, South Carolina
Surfside Beach is a small seaside town in Horry County, South Carolina, United States situated directly south of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Its nickname is "The Family Beach". The population was 4,425 at the 2000 census...
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Murder-suicide
In January 1989, Murphy-Milano's father, 30-year veteran Detective Phillip Murphy, a decorated Chicago Police violent crimes investigator, murdered her mother, Roberta, using his service weapon, a .44 magnumMagnum
Magnum may refer to several things:* Moses Magnum, a Marvel Comics villain*Magnum, P.I., a television series** Thomas Magnum, the lead character...
, and then took his own life by shooting himself in the head. Afterward, Murphy-Milano, who discovered her parents' bodies, vowed to change the way intimate partner crimes and homicides are handled and investigated. She has spent her career advocating for women and children who are victims of domestic violence.
Career
Murphy-Milano is a nationally known women's advocate who lobbied for the passage of 1993's Illinois Stalking Law and the Lautenberg Amendment of 1996Domestic Violence Offender Gun Ban
The Domestic Violence Offender Gun Ban is an amendment to the Omnibus Consolidated Appropriations Act of 1997 enacted by the 104th United States Congress in 1996...
, a domestic violence offender gun ban.
Murphy-Milano is the author of Defending Our Lives: Getting Away From Domestic Violence & Staying Safe, published by Doubleday
Doubleday
-History:It was founded as Doubleday & McClure Company in 1897 by Frank Nelson Doubleday, who had formed a partnership with magazine publisher Samuel McClure. One of their first bestsellers was The Day's Work by Rudyard Kipling. Other authors published by the company in its early years include W....
, and Moving Out, Moving On, which focuses on when a relationship goes wrong. Her latest book, released in 2010, is Time’s Up: A Guide on How to Leave and Survive Abusive and Stalking Relationships. Tigress Pen, in its review, described it as "more than a manual, a handbook, it’s more than just another book. It’s a ‘Lifesaver,’ a surefire roadmap chocked full of ways to document evidence and protect yourself. Author and former prosecutor Robin Sax
Robin Sax
Robin Ann Sax is an author, legal analyst, victim advocate, radio host, and a former prosecutor for the State of California, County of Los Angeles and Riverside County District Attorney's Office.-Education:...
, in a review for Psychology Today
Psychology Today
Psychology Today is a bi-monthly magazine published in the United States. It is a psychology-based magazine about relationships, health, and related topics written for a mass audience of non-psychologists. Psychology Today was founded in 1967 and features articles on such topics as love,...
, wrote about the Evidentiary Abuse Affidavit included in the book. "We know the only way to escape domestic abuse is to leave the abuser. ... Victims need some hand-holding in the process. Murphy Milano reaches out and offers her hand -- with a key (almost literally). Thank you to Murphy-Milano for giving us ... a succinct, well-written guidebook that is a must-have for anyone who is a victim or who works with victims of domestic abuse."
Murphy-Milano has appeared on network TV and talk shows, including The Oprah Winfrey Show,, 20/20, "American Justice," "Larry King Live," A&E Biography, "Sunday Today," E! True Hollywood, MSNBC, CBS, ABC and CNN. She also regularly appears on The Roth Show a syndicated show on the USA Radio Network
USA Radio Network
The USA Radio Network is a syndicator of talk radio programming established in 1985. It provides programming to approximately 1,100 radio stations around the world, plus the American Forces Network and XM Satellite Radio, and can be heard on the internet from USA Radio's website.On March 5, 2008,...
, hosted by Dr. Laurie Roth.
Murphy-Milano regularly speaks to law enforcement, at schools and before groups advocating victims' rights. Also, she works with the Institute for Relational Harm Reduction and Public Pathology Education.
Awards
- Women with Vision award for Community Service (The Women's Bar Association of Illinois), 1997
- Women's Hall of Fame (City of Chicago), inducted in 1999
- Public Citizen of the Year Award (National Association of Social Workers Illinois Chapter)