Lori Lee Maxwell, Truro NS
Lori Lee Maxwell was shot by her husband on February 28, 2000, who then turned the gun on himself.
Lori Lee was the mother to three children, ages six, eight and 14-year-old.
Lori Lee and her husband’s violent history was well-known in their community. Truro Police reported that they had visited the couple’s home approximately 18 times over 18 months prior to their deaths.
Just three days before Lori Lee was murdered, she made an application to the court for a peace bond against her husband. In her application, Lori Lee indicated that her husband had threatened to kill her and then commit suicide.
It was apparent to police that Lori Lee was leaving and had moved most of her belongings out of the house. It was not clear why she returned to the home on the day of her murder.
An inquiry was later held regarding Lori Lee’s case and, government subsequently called for a coordinated, inter-agency response to address such violence.