He was certainly captivated by her. They remained split when it came to whether their mother should get released. Betty became pregnant one more time after Rhett was born, in 1980, but, according to the book, after her doctor warned that her varicose veins and other complications endangered her life, she decided to have an abortion and the surgery that would ensure she would not be pregnant again., During the trial, Judge Thomas Whelan ruled that Bettys attorney, Jack Earley, could not mention the nine pregnancies, nor the miscarriages and abortions that ended four of them. Dan dove into his studies with gusto, developing a work ethic that verged on workaholic. "The San Diego legal community cooperated with Dan in his campaign to deprive Betty of the couple's shared assets. Lee also said that her father would break things that would frustrate him or kick the family dogs because he hated dogs. Nobody would want to disobey him or make him mad when he was home from work, said Kathy Lee. He referred to her as old and fat, saying he didn't love her anymore (via Oprah). According to the interview, her children visited her in prison for her birthday and Mother's Day, but not Christmas and school holidays. Kim and her brothers, Dan and Rhett, are all married now and feature youngsters, all ladies, that Bettys by no means seen out of doors the jail walls. But Larry Broderick(pictured),Dan Broderick's brother, tells a different tale about their marriage, claiming it was rocked by his sister-in-law's "avariciousness and her hate," feelings he claims persisted throughout the relationship. USA Network Before the 2017 parole hearing, Betty Broderick had another hearing in 2010 where her children, Dan Broderick Jr. and Lee Broderick, testified. We want to be famous for creating and sharing stories that matter unique, trusted, entertaining, everywhere. But the receptionist informed her that he was out with Linda. Not long after the wedding, Betty Broderick wanted a divorce and made her feelings known to her husband, per the Los Angeles Times. She can request parole again in 2032, but . Everyone has a voice and should feel proud and free to run with their ideas, enjoying their successes and journey with us. Audience Reviews for Dirty John: The Betty Broderick Story: Season 2.