Why Upstate Murder-Suicide Suspect Was Out on Bond Despite Violent Past

Why Upstate murder-suicide suspect was out on bond despite violent past

When Nathan Cureton kidnapped his girlfriend from a busy gas station on May 24, the 38-year-old was on probation for two violent convictions and out on bond for another domestic violence charge.

Get Help: Domestic violence resources in Upstate, WNC

Resources are listed at the bottom of the article (WSPA) - With recent reports of domestic violence fatalities across the Upstate, local shelters and advocates are sharing ways you can get help. There are several resources and numbers you can call to take a step toward a safer future. Authorities said domestic violence is common and it's made headlines more recently this week. At least one-in-four women and one-in-seven men have been impacted by…

Domestic Violence Help: Abusive Relationships, Safety CardsFooterLogo

Intimate partner violence (IPV) is more common than breast cancer, diabetes, or depression, with one in four women affected. Though research on IPV among women with ADHD is limited, the prevalence in this community is thought to be particularly high. According to the Berkeley Girls with ADHD Longitudinal Study (BGALS), women aged 17 to 24 with ADHD were five times more likely than their neurotypical peers to experience physical IPV. Greater ADHD…