Three young daughters were killed in 1999 after being abducted by their father, leading their mother to sue the police for failing to enforce a restraining order.
Synopsis
Three young daughters were killed in 1999 after being abducted by their father, leading their mother to sue the police for failing to enforce a restraining order.
Synopsis
Jessica Gonzales, a mother from Colorado, faced unimaginable loss in 1999 when her three daughters were killed after being abducted by their father, violating a domestic violence restraining order. Following this tragedy, she sued the local police department for failing to act on her repeated calls for help. Over nine years, Gonzales pursued her case to the US Supreme Court and an international human rights tribunal, aiming to improve legal protections for domestic violence victims. The film also examines her strained relationship with her surviving son, Jessie.
Deep Dive
Why Watch
- Follow Jessica Gonzales's legal battle for justice.
- See how domestic violence impacts families over generations.
- Meet Jessica's son Jessie and his struggle with the tragedy.
Did You Know
- In 1999, Jessica Gonzales lost her three daughters to abduction.
- Jessica sued her local police department for failing to act on her calls.
- The film was shot over a period of nine years.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What happened to Jessica Gonzales' daughters in 1999?
Jessica Gonzales' three young daughters were killed after being abducted by their father, who violated a domestic violence restraining order.
What legal actions did Jessica Gonzales take after her daughters' deaths?
Jessica sued her local police department for failing to enforce her domestic violence restraining order and pursued her case to the US Supreme Court and an international human rights tribunal.
How long was the documentary 'Home Truth' filmed over?
Home Truth was filmed over the course of nine years.
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