She survived the unimaginable to tell her own story. This is the case of Judy Malinowski. In this episode of Weird True Crime, we’re diving deep into one of the most harrowing cases of domestic violence and survival—the story of Judy Malinowski. After enduring an unspeakable attack at the hands of her ex-boyfriend, Michael Slager, Judy survived for nearly two years to testify in her own murder trial—a first in U.S. legal history.    ☕Support the show We discuss: ✅ Judy’s early life, struggles, and resilience ✅ The warning signs of abusive relationships and how Michael Slager manipulated her ✅ The horrific attack that left her with 90% burns and how she fought to tell her story ✅ Her groundbreaking testimony, which helped convict her killer ✅ The legal impact of Judy’s Law, protecting future victims of domestic violence ✅ Insights on domestic abuse warning signs, victim’s rights, and the justice system We’re also guesting on the LoveLustFear podcast to talk even more about Judy’s case, legal loopholes, and how survivors can seek help.Follow us on [Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok] for exclusive content, including never-before-seen photos of Ryan, and watch the video version of this episode on YouTube. Don’t forget to leave a 5-star review and subscribe for ad-free episodes on Patreon or Apple Podcasts. If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, please reach out for help: National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 Visit thehotline.org Sources: https://lawandcrime.com/crime/michael-slager-pleads-guilty-to-murder-after-dousing-girlfriend-with-gas-setting-judy-malinowski-on-fire/  https://www.judysfoundation.org/about/ https://people.com/judy-malinowski-woman-set-fire-ex-testified-grave-behind-bars-life-7503471 https://people.com/crime/the-fire-that-took-her-judy-malinowski-case/ https://people.com/crime/judy-malinowski-set-fire-fiance-heroic-fight/ https://people.com/judy-malinowski-last-moments-fire-that-took-her-exclusive-7503538 https://appgateway.drc.ohio.gov/OffenderSearch/Search/Details/A731261 https://www.nbc4i.com/news/judy-malinowski-dies-nearly-two-years-after-being-set-on-fire/ https://www.10tv.com/article/news/local/gahanna-man-pleads-no-contest-charges-setting-woman-fire/530-bebe39bc-62ac-43a7-b42a-50e121da7965 https://people.com/crime/judy-malinowski-set-on-fire-fiance-5-things/ https://www.10tv.com/article/news/local/judy-malinowski-attack-survivor-who-fought-change-ohio-law-dies-33/530-1fe7ee85-aa78-499e-bad3-f065fae1bbcf https://web.archive.org/web/20190702053044/https://www.10tv.com/article/find-help-run-woman-set-fire-shares-message-abused-women https://web.archive.org/web/20190702083142/https://www.10tv.com/article/woman-set-fire-i-want-fight-live https://web.archive.org/web/20171002181027/http://www.10tv.com/article/woman-set-fire-attackers-punishment-doesnt-fit-crime https://web.archive.org/web/20190702051023/http://www.10tv.com/article/judge-woman-set-fire-allowed-record-testimony-potential-murder-trial https://www.egan-ryan.com/obituary/Judith-Malinowski https://www.gofundme.com/f/hope-and-help-for-judy https://www.wdtn.com/news/u-s-world/slager-sentenced-to-life-in-prison-after-pleading-guilty-in-judy-malinowski-murder-case/ https://www.dispatch.com/story/news/crime/2018/07/05/slager-pleads-avoids-death-penalty/987168007/ https://web.archive.org/web/20190705225458/http://www.10tv.com/article/judy-malinowskis-daughters-our-mommy-didnt-suffer-vain  https://people.com/crime/judy-malinowski-murderer-michael-slager-pleads-sentenced/ https://people.com/judy-malinowski-fire-took-her-exclusive-dying-wish-daughters-7505022 Judy’s deposition https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IBapvOaUjj4  The Fire That Took Her (2022), https://www.imdb.com/title/tt21995004/  Psychiatry.org: Opioid Use Disorder Mayo Clinic: Intermittent explosive disorder - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic Healthline.com: Bipolar Disorder and Abuse: What's the Connection? Understanding Substance Use Coercion as a Barrier to Economic Stability for Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence: Policy Implications Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-true-crime--5679751/support.