Mom Loses Daughter to Domestic Violence: ‘It Broke Me’

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Published 2024-05-04
Heidi Sallee from Lewiston, Maine, is living through the unimaginable: the death of her teen daughter, Emali Renee Sallee. Emali began dating a boy three years ago and got pregnant. Heidi instantly knew something was off. She says Emali battled domestic abuse. On the day Emali got strength to leave her boyfriend, he killed her and then himself. Now Heidi is advocating for her daughter and domestic abuse awareness. “People have to hear her story,” she tells Inside Edition Digital’s Andrea Swindall.

All Comments (21)
  • @lynaeclark1059
    Why is his face blurred? He doesn't deserve any kind of protection.
  • Why is the murderers face blurred. He lost his right for privacy when he stole her right to live.
  • @cresylove4765
    When she called her mom to pick up the baby, she knew it was gonna be her last. That was the last best thing she could have done for her baby.
  • @dancemaniac3868
    The most dangerous time in an abusive relationship is when the abused tries to leave the abuser.
  • @terrymintle7230
    The most dangerous time for a female in a abuse relationship ,is when she is trying to end it.
  • @Five0Five
    When an abuser loses control that is the most dangerous time.
  • @Descan26
    Food for thought: never let a domestic abuse victim go alone to get her personal belongings. *was more talking in general and wasn’t commenting specifically on this case.
  • @taylorfrink1182
    how tf can police do a wellness check and then just leave the first time when the victim didnt even make contact at all
  • @caliblue2
    It’s not about her “not saying anything”- it’s about men being possessive controlling and murderous when their egos aren’t fed. It’s about that monster and what he did.
  • As a woman, never allow a man to control you and don’t be afraid to break away. And parents PLEASE teach your daughters to see the warning signs. There is evil in this world, we can’t stop it, but we can stop it from happening to us and we need to protect ourselves.
  • @markdarcy5256
    He didn’t love her, otherwise he wouldn’t kill his mother to his child and leave the child without a mom.
  • So why is his face blurred? The face of a killer should always be revealed. I survived a 20 yr abusive marriage. It’s been 4 years since I was able to get out. The mind control he had over me still lingered for about another year afterwards, but now I understand that I am more.. more than what he said I was.. Domestic Violence also doesn’t always consist of battering; the mind play and controlling of someone is often times worse than most physical confrontations. I am so sorry this precious girl was lost and that the baby and mom have been left behind with just memories. Prayers for all her family and friends.
  • @coralreef2329
    This mom sounds like such a good mom. she dealt with the horrible situation the best she could, without yelling or forcing anything. i’ll be praying for her to be ok
  • @jay__atx9191
    I was in a abusive relationship for 7 years I suffer with seizures now and my brain is still swollen it's hard to get a job
  • @CPays
    So he gets his face blurred but she gets publicised for the world to see
  • @tsunamieyes
    I’m a survivor of 5 years domestic violence marriage. When it’s time to go….LEAVE Everything!!!!! Go with the clothes on your back. Clothes can be replaced. You and your babies not. I’m so sorry this happened 😢