At least 9 people have died from domestic violence in Dallas in 2024. Here's some of their stories

Read our series, Life and Loss in Dallas. THE BIG STORY [A woman holds a white poster with black writing reading ''Stand against Domestic Violence #JusticeForCory'' on it.]( Jessica Cruz holds up a poster that says “Stand against domestic violence” as family and friends raise money for her cousin-in-law’s, Corinna “Cory” Johnson, funeral at an event outside of Daiquiri Dash on Saturday, April 20, 2024, in Arlington. Johnson’s body was found April 15 “bludgeoned,” wrapped in bedding and put in a closet at her on-again, off-again boyfriend’s Dallas apartment, police records show. (Juan Figueroa / Staff Photographer) [Life and Loss: A look at 6 of the lives lost to domestic violence in Dallas this year]( October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. One in three women in Texas will experience some form of domestic abuse in her lifetime, according to Jan Langbein, executive director of the Genesis Women’s Shelter. In Dallas, police statistics show there have been more than 6,600 intimate partner crimes, largely “simple” and aggravated assaults, in 2024. Nine have been fatal. This October, we're remembering some of [the individuals who lost their lives to domestic violence in Dallas]( as part of our series, "Life and Loss in Dallas." The Dallas Morning News is committed to writing about every person killed in a homicide in the city this year. Through our reporting for [“Life and Loss in Dallas,"]( The News has identified six deaths — all women between the ages of 17 and 51 — where family members have confirmed domestic violence was a factor. Here is a look back at the lives lost, as well as additional information on what to know about the warning signs, how domestic violence intersects with gun violence and the best ways to help someone in need. [READ MORE]( While 1 in 4 women in the United States will experience some form of domestic violence in her lifetime, Jan Langbein, executive director of the Genesis Women’s Shelter, said that statistic increases to 1 in 3 in Texas. Read their stories: - ‘Our ray of light’: Balloon release honors [17-year-old girl fatally shot in Dallas]( - After a murder-suicide in Lake Highlands, [a sister mourns what could’ve been]( - [Woman found dead in boyfriend’s Dallas home]( was blinded by her loving heart, family says - After the [killing of two ‘precious’ Dallas sisters,]( a pastor leads an unorthodox service - After a [murder in an Old East Dallas apartment,]( a shattered sister picks up the pieces Resources: For National Domestic Violence Awareness month, The Dallas Morning News talked to Jan Langbein, executive director of the Genesis Women’s Shelter, about the escalation of abuse, the intersection of domestic violence and gun violence, how to identify the warning signs and the best ways to help someone in need. [Read the full conversation here.]( The Genesis Helpline is answered by call and by text 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for confidential, free help at 214.946.HELP (4357). The National Domestic Violence Hotline also offers free, confidential support 24/7. Call 1-800-799-7233, text “START” to 88788 or visit [www.thehotline.org]([(. [The Dallas Morning News]( [Facebook]( [Instagram]( [X (formerly Twitter)]( [YouTube]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Account Login]( | [Help Center]( | [Privacy Policy]( | [Terms of Service]( [Manage Preferences]( | [Unsubscribe]( ©2024 The Dallas Morning News • 1954 Commerce St. • Dallas, TX 75201