Join Lauren and Bally this week as we explore the heartbreaking stories of two young actresses whose lives were cut tragically short by abuse. Ten-year-old child star Judith Barsi and her mother, Maria, and 22-year-old actress Dominique Dunne all deserved far brighter futures. We examine their lives, careers, and the devastating circumstances that led to their deaths.

If you or someone you know is experiencing abuse, support is available:

Domestic Abuse (UK)

• National Centre for Domestic Violence: 0800 970 2070
• Men’s Advice Line: 0808 801 0327
• Women’s National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247

Child Abuse (UK)

• NSPCC: 0808 800 5000
• Childline: 0800 1111
• Stop It Now!: 0808 1000 900

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Sources

• Los Angeles Times – Judith Barsi murders: https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1988-07-28-me-9912-story.html
• IMDb – Judith Barsi biography: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0058279/bio/
• Klara Barsi interview/article: https://newsbritania.co.uk/klara-barsi/
• People Magazine – Judith Barsi feature: https://people.com/home/a-child-star-was-murdered-in-this-house-30-years-ago-and-new-owners-still-feel-a-dark-presence/
• True Crime Edition – Judith Barsi: https://www.truecrimeedition.com/post/judith-barsi
• All That’s Interesting – Dominique Dunne: https://allthatsinteresting.com/dominique-dunne
• Vanity Fair Archive – Dominique Dunne feature: https://archive.vanityfair.com/article/share/d0d8b06b-0b89-410b-810e-0fcc8a0745d0