Elisabeth Anne Betty Broderick is an American former suburban housewife convicted of the November 5, 1989 murders of her ex-husband, Daniel T. Broderick III, and his second wife, Linda Broderick. At a second trial on December 11, 1991, she was convicted of two counts of second-degree murder and later sentenced to 32-years-to-life in prison. The case received extensive media attention and was extremely controversial. Several books were written on the Broderick case, and a made-for-TV movie was
Causes of Near-Drowning. Near-drowning occurs when youâre unable to breathe under water for a significant period of time. During near-drowning, oxygen intake decreases and major body systems shut down from the lack of oxygen flow. In some cases (particularly in young children), this can happen in a matter of seconds.
Complete submersion is not necessary, for submersion of the nose and mouth alone for a sufficient period can cause death from drowning. Duration of Submersion in Fatal Cases: When a person falls into water, he sinks partly due to the force of the fall, and partly to the specific gravity of the body.