Eilis O'Hanlon on memoir Deadly Silence: 'The most shocking detail in that note was that he admitted to enjoying the killings of wife Clodagh Hawe and his children'
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The article discusses the tragic case of Alan Hawe, who on August 28, 2016, murdered his wife Clodagh and their three young sons before ending his life. This incident, marking a pattern where family murders peak on Sundays, illustrates the shocking unpredictability of domestic violence. The night prior to the crime was described as mundane and ordinary, with no apparent signs that a tragedy was about to unfold. This stark contrast between normalcy and violence raises questions about the underlying factors leading to such horrific acts.
Sunday is historically the most common day for men to murder their families. On August 28, 2016, Alan Hawe killed his wife and their sons, then took his own life.
Despite what seemed like an ordinary evening spent with family, reportedly, 'there were no red flags, nothing untoward,' underscoring the unpredictable nature of such tragedies.
Read at Independent
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