Katie’s story: her abusive ex-partner said ‘kill yourself’. When she did, police dropped domestic violence inquiry

After her death, police dropped a case examining Katie Madden's former partner, despite evidence he had repeatedly told her to kill herself

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Hours before Katie Madden took her own life, she had a tense phone call with her former partner Jonathon Russell. Russell was on bail after allegedly assaulting Madden - he was banned from contacting her - but the conversation took place nevertheless.

There was a witness to the call who gave evidence to the inquest into Madden's death. Mason Jones, a friend of Madden's, said Russell was vile" and abusive". Although Jones said he could not remember the exact words Russell used, he said: I recall Jon saying at least once that he was in control of the town and would end her life if she didn't do it herself."