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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

It is impossible to tell a true story that took place over seventeen years without the help of a great many people. At the same time, people prefer anonymity when they relate a story as sensitive as this one. For those who helped but did not want their names published, I give my sincerest thanks. I could not have written this book without you.

Thank you to District Attorney Bill Hill, who encouraged me to tell this story. State Congressman Toby Goodman wrote the new Texas law on unsupervised visits by abusive spouses and walked me through the process. Defense attorney Paul Johnson worked harder than any defense attorney I have ever witnessed. Judge Harold Entz was the only jurist who stood up to John Battaglia before the murders. Thank you to Assistant District Attorney Megan Miller for her firsthand information, and to Michelles attorney in her protective order battles, Leota Alexander. Prosecutor Keith Robinson helpfully answered my questions.

Kudos to the staff of The Dallas Morning News . Steve McGonigle, a tenacious investigative reporter, generously shared his information; David Woo, photo editor, was patient with my many requests; and photographer Richard Michael Pruitt took excellent photos. Thanks also to fellow journalists Lance Brennan with The Turtle Creek News and Denise McVea with the Dallas Observer.

Dedicated police officers Dane Thornton and Zane Murray helped explain the frenzied night of the murders. Gigi Ray, death investigator for the Dallas County Medical Examiner, is a woman of great integrity. She guided me to tell the story accurately.

I appreciated the hospitality of Judge Janice Warders court, including court reporter Judy Belton, and bailiffs Gary Detrick, Cindy Pollard, and Joe Collard.

Thanks to Karen Haas, who knows the magic of New York City. Others who deserve my appreciation are Anthony Steele, Linda Murphy, Lucinda Monett, Mary Catherine Smith, Lisa and Mike Kittrell, Cassidy Murphy, Mike Glassco, Tami Thomsen, Mike Lester, Margaret and Howard Neff, Cindy Joungwaard, John Grimes, Ed Buford, and Gloria Somerville Wagner.

Dan Hurwitz, a fellow writer, is a most conscientious editor and a very good friend.

I was fortunate to have the gracious advice and encouragement of Kensingtons Editor-in-Chief, Michaela Hamilton, and her editorial assistant, Miles Lott.

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A CLUE FROM THE GRAVE

TRIANGLE

BURIED MEMORIES

John Battaglia in 1962 with his mother, Julia, who killed herself ten years later.

Handsome and intelligent, John Battaglia worked as a professional model.

John Battaglia and his first wife, Michelle LaBorde.

In May 1985, John Battaglia became a Certified Public Accountant.

John stalked Michelle in his new Jeep Cherokee.

The Battaglias rented this Lake Highlands home before their first child was born.

John adored playing with his first daughter, Laura Julia.

Following their 1987 divorce, Michelle was hospitalized after John attacked her.

(Photo courtesy Dallas County District Attorneys Office)

John met Mary Jean Pearle in 1990 and they were married the following year. In 1992, Faith was born.

Mary Jeans father bought her this luxurious house in 1995.

(Photo courtesy Michael Kittrell)

Liberty, almost five, and Faith, shortly before her eighth birthday.

John and his two girls in 1997.

After Mary Jean sued for divorce, John moved to the Adam Hats Lofts, which would become the murder scene.

Christmas 2000, the last Yuletide holiday for Liberty and Faith.

Police broke into Battaglias loft and found fifteen guns, including rifles, shotguns, and pistols.

(Photo courtesy Dallas County District Attorneys Office)

The .38 revolver that John used to shoot his daughters sat by his phone, from which he called Mary Jean.

(Photo courtesy Dallas County District Attorneys Office)

The automatic Glock was used for the final execution shot.

(Photo courtesy Dallas County District Attorneys Office)

Dallas Police Officer Dane P. Thornton was the first officer on the scene.

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