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Friend on Victoria Rickman: "She's not a killer ... she's got the sweetest soul"

November 12, 2017 / 02:31

This episode discusses domestic abuse, isolation in relationships, and the impact of emotional manipulation. Key topics include the dynamics of a toxic relationship and the experiences of a friend observing the situation.

The guest shares insights about her best friend, Mogera, and her relationship with Will Carter. She expresses her belief that Mogera shot Carter in self-defense, stating that he would have killed her otherwise.

Throughout the conversation, the guest reflects on the signs of abuse she noticed, including bruises and changes in Mogera's demeanor when interacting with Carter. She discusses feelings of guilt for not intervening sooner.

The episode highlights the complexities of love and abuse, as the guest explains Mogera's reasons for staying with Carter despite the abuse, emphasizing her belief in his good nature.

Overall, the episode paints a picture of the struggles faced by victims of domestic violence and the challenges their friends encounter in recognizing and addressing the situation.

TLDR

A friend discusses her best friend Mogera's abusive relationship with Will Carter and the signs she missed.

Episode

2:31
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do you think he would have killed her if she didn't shoot him yes he would have killed her
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absolutely and what makes you believe that because she would have never shot him if her life was not in jeopardy
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never not one doubt in my mind she's not a killer she's not a murderer she has got the sweetest soul of anyone
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I know mogera as a sister and I know everything about her the ins and outs the good the
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bad and I will defend her till the end because she's a good person when did she first start dating will Carter honestly
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I don't really know when she started I've always met a boyfriend and her ex-husband and this is one guy that
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actually never met you never met it never met him at one time and how do you explain that this is your best friend
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this is like the boyfriend of your best Sara Lee and you know looking back I see
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everything and I know everybody's probably like really you never met him there was always an excuse oh he has to
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work late Oh something came up and I kind of just brushed it off I really wish I had have seen their signs from
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the beginning he kind of distanced herself from everybody I still spoke with her but not
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like we used to I didn't still see her all the time or go be able to go out to lunch with her you know like we always
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did on Thursdays until will came into the picture and always took it as you know she's just investing time and in
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this relationship this is serious was it her choice or do you feel he was isolating her he was isolating her why
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do you think that it's not her personality at all I actually feel so much guilt that I didn't kind of save
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her from it because I noticed the bruising I heard you know him screaming at her on the phone the way he spoke to
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her the way she would jump when the phone rang and she's seeing his name on it just her whole demeanor would change
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she would be happy and laughing and then the phone ring it would be him and everything would just change why do you
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think she stayed with him if she was getting abused like that why do you think she stayed she loved him and she
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would always talk back about you know the good inside him you know I know it's there and it has to be there when I met
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him he was he was nice he was good to me you know honestly I just don't I don't know why she would stay like that

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Episode Highlights

  • A Friend's Defense
    A friend passionately defends her best friend against accusations of murder.
    “She's not a killer, she's not a murderer.”
    @ 00m 10s
    November 12, 2017
  • Signs of Isolation
    Reflecting on missed signs of isolation in a friend's relationship.
    “I wish I had seen the signs from the beginning.”
    @ 01m 07s
    November 12, 2017
  • The Complexity of Love
    Exploring the reasons why someone might stay in an abusive relationship.
    “She loved him and always talked about the good inside him.”
    @ 02m 17s
    November 12, 2017

Episode Quotes

  • She's not a killer, she's not a murderer.
    Friend on Victoria Rickman: "She's not a killer ... she's got the sweetest soul"
  • I wish I had seen the signs from the beginning.
    Friend on Victoria Rickman: "She's not a killer ... she's got the sweetest soul"
  • She loved him and always talked about the good inside him.
    Friend on Victoria Rickman: "She's not a killer ... she's got the sweetest soul"

Key Moments

  • Defending a friend00:10
  • Regret and reflection01:07
  • Understanding abuse02:17

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