09/05/2026
"When is this going to stop?"
Darlene spoke with LEX 18 about Thursday's tragic domestic homicide of Candice Mackie -- a beloved mother, niece, and friend.
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"You don't have to give us your name," reminds Darlene. "You can just make a phone call and just start talking about what your lived experience is, what your fears are, what your hopes are, and we'll help you navigate ways to get there as safely as possible."
**Edit** After Darlene spoke to LEX 18, news broke about an unserved criminal warrant in July. We're actively working to learn more details before giving voice to the issue. It will always be our position that victims and survivors deserve a quick and decisive systemic response -- every domestic violence incident has the potential for lethality.
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https://www.lex18.com/news/covering-kentucky/when-is-this-going-to-stop-advocates-say-survivors-of-intimate-partner-abuse-need-community-support