Friday, May 27, 2011

Mother in Law kills Daughter in Law

I remember the first time this movie aired on tv on one of those Sunday night or Monday night true story movies channels, I was horrified that a mother in law could be so evil. I remember feeling so sorry for this young girl. It has been really hard uncovering the real story behind this movie. I remember when I finally made the connection between the true story and the movie version back in the nineties, I was even more shocked at how close this story really is to the true story. There were some name changes and location changes. But, the true spirit of the movie and many of the chronological events that take place in the movie are very real. Not every detail of the true story was included in the movie. I have been able to pick up a lot of anecdotal information from others who know the real people. I have been desperately looking for a photo of Alexandra Ignatovic Pesic.

This photo is from a 1985 competition in the Miss Canada Pageant. You can also listen to the video and hear her voice in real time. Just a tidbit: her hair, I believe at the time that she met the family was dyed blonde, in the movie and of course in the real video footage, her hair is brunette. You can also find an up to date photo of Brandon Pesic. He is all grown up with a family of his own. He lives in Burnaby.

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Tuesday, January 4, 2011

Mother in Law Had Daughter in Law Killed (recent cases)

Here are a few recent cases of mother in laws from hell who have killed their daughter in laws. These stories are not affiliated with the movie or the story above which inspired the movie.


2011 Ohio Mom Missing Found Dead Murdered by In Laws

Summer Inman, mother of three, who people describe as a beautiful kind woman, was missing for days before she was found dead. Calls poured in that a woman had been kidnapped and forced in the car at 11 at night by two men with dark clothing and a woman with blonde hair who was driving the getaway car. A man approached the kidnappers to try and help her, but they were pepper sprayed by the kidnappers. Summer Inman had been cleaning a nearby bank in Logan at the time of the kidnapping. Summer's mother informed police that her daughter Summer was in a custody dispute with her husband, and that the police should investigate the in laws. Cops contacted Summer's husband Logan Inman. He said that he was spending time with his parents at the time of the murder. All three were arrested as suspects in the murder. Sandra Inman, the mother in law, finally told the police where they could locate the body. The body was found in a septic system on the property of Nelsonville church. The mother in law pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity to the kidnapping and abduction charges. The judge has found her competent to stand trial. Trial dates for William A. Inman Sr., 47, and William A. Inman Jr., 26 are coming up soon.

Monday, January 3, 2011

Crazy Mother in Law (Dora Litter)

The Case of Dora Litter

In 1954 Dora Litter was a 50 year old mother in law who murdered her daughter in law Edith Liter. Edith Liter was just 21 years old when she was found in their home. Dora Liter was eventually sent to an insane asylum in Ohio.

Styllou Christofi

A lot of people speculated that "The Perfect Mother" was inspired by the case of Styllou Christofi, but I have confirmed that the case was based on Jelka Pesic.

Styllou Christofi killed her daughter in law, too. Her daughter in law's name was Hella and Styllou couldn't stand her. She decided to get rid of her daughter in law by killing her on July 29, 1954. First, she hit her over the head with an ash pan, choked her, and then dragged her to her garden. She then doused paraffin all over the scene and lit it afire. Afterward, she ran into the street screaming for help. When the police came, she made up a story that she had been awakened by the smell of something burning. She then headed down stairs when she found Hella. The police didn't buy her story. The mother in law was arrested and charged with murder. She was sentenced to death and executed in December of 1954. She was buried at Holman prison until 1971, when the prison underwent construction. Then, she was moved to marker 117 at Brookwood in Surrey. You can find a photo of her grave at Findagrave.