Spousal abuse is a very serious and it happens right under noses all over the world. The most common here in North America is the murder-suicide. Where the husband slaughters his wife and children. That is the reality.

There is a well documented abuse history in most of the cases ending in death. The courts can not do much if the abused does not want to press charges. There many reasons a woman perspective for not reporting to the police. However, the behaviour falls under the Spousal Abuse syndrome. The victim feels trap, fearful and ashamed. She will be in a denial phase: it is were the killings take place.

What happened to the african culture? Where relatives and friends intervene in these types of situations. People visit all the time. Sometimes unanounced. It is really sad. On top of the anger, shaky careers, add drugs and weapons.