Betty Broderick, convicted of killing ex-husband and his new wife, dies in prison at 78
Key takeaways
- Elisabeth “Betty” Broderick, the La Jolla socialite who infamously killed her ex-husband and his new 28-year-old wife, has died in prison, authorities said.
- Her story of violent vengeance enthralled and appalled the nation — inspiring multiple books, a television movie, an L.A.
- Broderick died in a hospital from natural causes at 3:40 a.m.
Defense attorney Jack Earley with his client Elisabeth “Betty” Broderick at a 1990 preliminary hearing. (Howard Lipin / San Diego Union-Tribune) By Clara Harter Staff Writer Follow May 8, 2026 9:37 PM PT 3 min Click here to listen to this article Share via Close extra sharing options Email Facebook X Linked In Threads Reddit Whats App Copy Link URL Copied! Print 0:00 0:00 1x This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here.
Elisabeth “Betty” Broderick, the La Jolla socialite who infamously killed her ex-husband and his new 28-year-old wife, has died in prison, authorities said. She was 78.
Her story of violent vengeance enthralled and appalled the nation — inspiring multiple books, a television movie, an L.A. Times podcast and an eight-episode miniseries.