The Abhorrent Murder of Clare Wood | Extreme Domestic Violence Case | TCC

[@hollyjean237]

Her father is an amazing man. So articulate and sweet. He fought for his daughter and made a real difference for others.

[@wantobeaprincess]

Clare's dad. What a strong, lovely man you are. So sorry for your tragic loss, and thank you for initiating this safety net

[@melissacallan3991]

Michael, You are a gem of a man. I hope you find more peace in your life .

[@AMBROSIA1320]

God bless her sweet father. His strength, tenacity, and perseverance while simultaneously grieving his daughter is remarkable. I pray she is resting in peace and that Claire's Law continues to help people. Stay safe everyone 🙏🏽 💕

[@flitzy007]

When he talked about getting that phone call, heartbreaking!

[@loris7660]

Well said ❤️

[@emmadean3007]

His plight has most certainly saved life's. Clares law is such an important tool for ladies and their loved ones.

[@BonJovi022110]

I dont often get emotional at these documentaries. But Claores dad broke my heart. What an amazing man

[@Dani.G1975]

Wow... I'm a domestic abuse therapist and facilitator of the new Survivors Programme which is an up to date version of the freedom programme and I tell Survivors about Claires law all the time... never knew the full story of how it started. Her dad is now my new hero! X

[@robyn7287]

It’s a great idea but I wonder if it would make a big difference. People who have been abused are often so traumatised that they may not believe it. I’ve had friends who have experienced abuse and it seems like they just can’t accept anyone who speaks out against their partner. They believe that they can change and help him and even believe that they are the problem. I’ve seen that it often takes extreme abuse before they leave. 😢

[@Dani.G1975]

@robyn7287 yes, that's the Trauma Bond which is very common in abusive relationships. The Survivors Programme (based on a book called One in Four Women) goes into great detail about trauma bonds and how to recover from them. Its once they have worked a programme and their eyes have been opened to how the abuser works, they go on to report it to Claires Law and help future victims. I personally concentrate on this area when talking to women and I help them see I the real person and all the controlling behaviours which allow victims to cover for them. I would recommend the book to your friends... it really does help. X

[@sadiefrench383]

Me too and it's a scary time

[@pamkitt507]

What a great father you are ❤

[@9cardigan]

What a guy, what a dad, taking his sadness and anger and helping others. His daughter will be so proud

[@amyvorns1]

My heart goes out to her father, what an amazing man. ❤

[@debra-annechissick9234]

Such a lovely comment 🌸

[@marshapieroni6677]

"She was all I could ask for in a daughter" so sweet, a father's love

[@SerenDipity64711]

@@marshapieroni6677 ❤

[@stitch2343]

This is so sad devastating thanks to clares law u saved my life and I will be forever grateful much love to clares dad for protecting other woman after the tragedy you have been though 💜💜💜 RIP Clare

[@resQfurppl]

i always tell people the first time someone says or does something controlling in a relationship, make it the last time! no more dates, no need to “be nice” & break up in person or anything like that. recognize that person is dangerous & not worth the risk. take relationships slowly, give things like that a chance to rear their head before you get serious, move in, etc. you have to be careful & a bit suspicious these days. i know, it’s sad but true. be careful out there!!

[@francisulbrich9159]

Some time it's all ready even the first time

[@francisulbrich9159]

TOO LATE 😢

[@michelebella677]

Sometimes that's easier said than done, especially for people who are prone to unhealthy relationships to begin with. Usually domestic abusers have a sixth sense to know who is prey and who isn't. Denial and rationalization usually sets in because the abuser begins the process of gaslighting their victim. I wish it were that easy for warnings to be heeded, but if they need to have someone give a warning like that its already too late.

[@tjoybell8448]

Although very sad, her father was a fighter. Thank you for being an amazing human through your grief. My deepest condolences.

[@jennifermaddy2442]

Clares law should be a world wide law

[@pascalswager9100]

They did a huge blitz Australia wide and locked repeat offenders up. New laws make bail for them difficult, could even be no bail at all.

[@jessicazellner7336]

I’m so touched by the love of her father.

[@lisahadenuf8442]

What an amazing father . May his daughter RIP 🙏

[@clairelaker7153]

What a beautiful man Claire's father is - I would say he defines how a father should be. I hope his eternal suffering is eased at least to some degree with what he managed to achieve. Your daughter would have been so proud of you. ❤

[@gertrudematilda]

What an absolute brilliant dad. He did all he could without stepping on his daughter’s rights. That dad had that perp spot in! Sorry for his loss.

[@shellyann8818]

May God bless this precious father. My heart breaks for him. 🙏😢💙

[@marshapieroni6677]

"If I've saved one, I'll be delighted." We know that you have, sir

[@NOBACONsONYOUTUBE]

Her death was not in vain Claire's law is a great tool to safeguard women ❤❤ RIP Claire

[@dr.barrycohn5461]

Her parents would rather have Claire than a law named after her.

[@NOBACONsONYOUTUBE]

Well of course ​@@dr.barrycohn5461

[@michelebella677]

​@@dr.barrycohn5461no ish Sherlock. That's a pretty obvious statement. Unfortunately, if this law was already in place, she might have not met her tragic fate.

[@emilyemily444]

​@dr.barrycohn5461 Stating the obvious, of course they'd rather have Claire back. What they mean is, despite the horrific circumstances, at least a new law came out of this in hopes of protecting future victims.

[@christinamartinez8132]

I really think when Claire dropped the domestic abuse charges that the police didn't want to be bothered with her after that.

[@bjbrown]

Unfortunately that happens when the victim seems to be free of the abuser. Never go back because this abusers will never change. They become more violent, as in this case. Rest in peace Claire.

[@mssramsunker4820]

Carole was lucky ...Clare's Dad's raw emotions 💔💔💔💔RIP CLARE🙏🏼

[@Ruth78620]

She really was. If a man puts his hands round your throat he will end up killing you. He strangled Clare and im furious he took his life but then again bullies are cowards.

[@tictacmothma]

I wish somebody in my family cared as much about me as Clare's dad cared about her.

[@konniej8657]

Very emotional video!

[@delilah-zb5xt]

Failed by the police but dad never gave upx

[@Forflipsake]

I remember watching this episode few years back because I rember the dad being so lovely. It was brutal what this animal did to his poor daughter. Witnessed dv all my life through friends, family and just growing up in poverty and it always broke my heart. I said has a woman , nope, never me and I’ve never had it I thought until I look back and realise I was emotionally abused a couple times but cut them freak off. It’s sad to see the circles of abuse keep rolling around causing more spiritual damage for generations to come.

[@konniej8657]

Yeah I know what you are talking about. Can relate to that too.

[@rubytuesday5412]

Not an animal but a *MONSTER.*

[@marshapieroni6677]

Yes, thankfully they are caught much easier. If only judges and parole boards would keep them where they are, because 9 times out of 10 they were released from prison early or gone to jail multiple times and released

[@becksgroom49]

What they don't tell you is that it takes absolutely ages - over a year - to get the information and by that time, you've either moved on successfully or you're dead.

[@cheshirecat888]

From Clare's Law? That has not been my experience with it at all!

[@becksgroom49]

@@cheshirecat888 Well luck you! I live in Wiltshire where this was supposed to be rolled out first.

[@cathybassett6432]

So they didn't know how dangerous Appleton was when they altered his bail. What about his long string of criminal behavior and extreme domestic violence. I call BS. Why weren't the agencies working with Clare informed of Appleton's history? I hear these same excuses over and over. Michael Brown is a great man and father.

[@CourtneyTunbridge79]

They did know, they just chose to ignore it.

[@helenduplessis4166]

Why are there so many abusive people? What is causing this plague?

[@jennifermaddy2442]

Men can't handle rejection any more.Not all relationships are meant to be

[@olasmith8132]

There have always been very abusive people; it's just more out in the open now and that is a good thing, the terrible thing is that our "Justice" systems let abusers/rapists/murderers/paedo's get off much too lightly.

[@ellieantar809]

There aren't more than there used to be - we can now openly discuss it ans now it's a crminal offense we can demand ,justice and educate our children

[@bods1]

​@@jennifermaddy2442 ABUSIVE PEOPLE! It's not just men believe me, I'm a survivor of domestic violence, she's in prison now for what she did to me.

[@Jan-qy5rk]

​@@bods1I'm glad you put this forward, it's not just women that suffer mental, emotional and physical abuse it's men aswell Pleased to hear your away from this women, she is where she belongs

[@JohannaQuinn-yd6wf]

Sorry for your loss ♥️

[@tracydaye6059]

An amazing dad ❤

[@laurasmith2982]

Michael - it’s people like you 🙏 💚

[@alisong2328]

Clare's father is so honest when describing his daughter. I wonder if she had some bipolar tendencies. I hope this program helps others involved in online dating.

[@shonaodonnell4848]

Sounds to me like she perhaps had some unrecognised ADHD. I’m very similar with some things (though I do have bipolar also) but it definitely resonates with my ADHD characteristics.

[@seppukusmith1802]

Despicable thing of a “man”. RIP Clare

[@marshapieroni6677]

Sir, you may call yourself a small man, but you are a giant in our eyes. I don't know this, but i would bet you have saved countless lives. I wish you the best.

[@pirvustefanedward]

I’m sorry but biggest red flag is simply being with him knowing he is a ex convict !!!!

[@marshapieroni6677]

Yes but all s&e knew was what he told her.

[@pirvustefanedward]

@@marshapieroni6677 regardless, her mum or dad……the point is that isc they are in jail and all that it’s clearly I would avoid for my own safety

[@laurielaurie8280]

That police department needs to get their act together sounds like.

[@Ruth78620]

They all do when it comes to Domestic violence and stalking. They get arrested and let out the next day and do you think they care about a no contact order? Not one bit. My ex got out of court and came straight to my house after attempting to push me out a 2nd story window. Did he get a jail sentence with his terrible previous including having an emergency unit in the main hospital for a massive area closed because he kicked off, no. He got a community payback order. They do NOTHING you're better off having them sorted yourself.

[@laurielaurie8280]

@@Ruth78620 I like that song by the Dixie Chicks "Earl" lol

[@SherrySegura-m6w]

Sir, the service that you have provided in honor or your precious daughter has and will continue to spare countless women and in turn, the people that love them, the heartbreaking agony that you have been forced to endure. I am only too sorry it took the death of your lovely Clare to bring it about. You have my utmost respect, admiration and compassion. May Gods grace grant you peace.

[@marshapieroni6677]

Wonderful statement! I concur

[@vinnygonzalez-h2k]

press charges then dropping them is sending a message that you are scare of him

[@shonaodonnell4848]

Because she was scared of him. And for good reason. What a ridiculous comment!

[@michelebella677]

It happens all the time. It's no big secret that victims of domestic violence are terrified of their abusers. And for good reason too! It wasn't just an idle threat; it was a promise.

[@Rose-p6q5n]

This is a great dad, it’s so tragic. Learning to accept no should be taught in schools from a young age to wipe out domestic violence. Extreme punishments and life king sentences should be dished out as a deterrent also, they system is too soft and incompetent at the moment.

[@susanwilliams4953]

A wonderful father. Clare may you rest peacefully 🕊.

[@ziziroberts8041]

Go out and live your life. Enjoy activities you enjoy. That's the best place to meet someone. Don't go out just to look for a mate. No dating services, no pick-up bars, and 12 step organizations are for working on yourself, not looking around the meeting hall for someone to stalk. Be safe. Be smart. Spend the money you would have spent for an online service on a background check of that new person in your life dropping love bombs. 🙏

[@lalaboo251]

Thanks, I enjoy this series

[@jennifermaddy2442]

I was heartbroken on behalf of Clairs Dad

[@perfectlyimperfect9129]

15:35 Since when does the legal system care about you being able to visit your friends when your Stalking and harassing someone in the area?! That is the most ridiculous thing iv ever heard ! 16:42 That poor girl should have went home to her.Father like he told her to in the beginning !

[@marcy3127]

Her poor dad.

[@ocarmen2009]

Sadly many women even with proof they still believe people can change and be rehabilitated.

[@dutchessbella]

poor dad ,im so very very sorry, love from Australia oxoxo

[@chrisdinsdale1390]

Brilliant. What a man he is and how wonderful that he has turned tragedy into to hope. 👏🙏❤️

[@maricelavancena9469]

Stop looking for having a man in your life. You will do better alone

[@michelebella677]

Kinda late with that advice, aren't you? She's already dead.

[@ChavvyBrenda]

She was lucky to have such a loving dad, his good example is what may have made Claire realise how much danger she was in and gave her courage to break off the relationship. I think she saw straight through her abuser and he didn’t like that at all. Poor Claire 😞

[@tjoybell8448]

We can pay for a background check in the US but there are so many women that do not use the service. It is not expensive. Some site will allow a dollar for the first check review and all you have to do is cancel the service so you are not billed monthly. I have saved my self a couple of headaches using the this type of service.

[@rubytuesday5412]

I'm not in the US but have seen this service advertised on 'Crime Talk' with lawyer, Scott Reisch. I was very impressed when I saw this advertised for a few bucks and wished it was available here in Oz.

[@jennifermaddy2442]

What he has to visit his friends that just live near by.Why couldn't the parole provision state his friends have to go visit him

[@michelebella677]

It was just an excuse so he could stalk her more. Whoever modified his parole paperwork should have fired on the spot for being totally incompetent. They must have a test they give all government employees. If you fail the test you get hired on the spot. Ive never come across a person who worked for the government who doesn't completely bomb at their job.

[@giannavinlucci3280]

What has happened to the police all over the world? It's not just Britain...it's worldwide! This beautiful young lady could have still been living her life with her daughter & her amazing family if the police did their job! RIP Clare. God Bless Her Family.

[@Georgia-i8k]

What an amazing father ♡♡♡ So greatful for Clare's Law 🙏

[@Matilda-y]

i must be a time traveller if this was newly posted 6 days ago. Watched it ages ago.

[@junerose-sommer5494]

He's a wonderful Dad! My heart goes out to him. To lose a daughter this way is so tragic! Rest in Peace Clare

[@Nellyb15]

Her dad is a beautiful soul, and listening to him absolutely break my heart , the police let her down the system should be ashamed 💔

[@deenakhoury1560]

It's wiser if women secure a job before secure a relationship, you should have a financial security so you can up and go when you see red flags🧐

[@mariamoschetti5497]

The pain in her father's eyes in heartbreaking and I just want to hug him .... Michael calls himself a small man but his daughters death made him a giant ! I hope Claire is at peace and the knowing of her legacy ... Michael will never be the same but what an amazing man to not let this break him and think of how many other you woman, woman and men he has helped or saved ... 💙 Michael you a giant among men and I am so sorry for your loss ...

[@SerenDipity64711]

Clare's dad was relentless in getting justice for her. What a heartbreaking story. Thanks to him, Clare's Law has helped many, many women make different decisions when on embarking on new relationships. My daughter has been one of them. Rest in peace Clare your legacy lives on💖

[@Kms13896]

Police should warn women when they first contact the police of such men. It’s get that Clare law started, it would be great to have it in Australia. Offender database.

[@Ghost80]

This is an old program. The law has changed now. If anyone has a history of DV, the police can tell any new or potential partners.

[@Justagirlok101]

What a true shining example of a man and a father. Claire was lucky to have this man as her Dad.

[@leneo1731]

When you already after two weeks are aware of your boyfriend being control issues and won't let you be on Facebook, why on earth do you go further with a relationship? That's unbelievable to me.

[@0.SmallFish.0]

Claire’s father is the hero that didn’t ask for the task but was forced to act in order to save others. Bless him, peace and love in Claire’s memory.

[@spiritsbeyondthestars3493]

A woman should have that kind of information at her fingertips, before she ever decides to marry someone. Because sometimes it's too late, after you've, married them.

[@TheJoLeeB]

Being a domestic violence survivor, my heart aches. I was lucky to escape with my life. However my life was altered because he made me a paraplegic.

[@joanneford356]

Michael described the ripple effect.. and how the family and extended family and friends are affected. RIP Clare 💔

[@joannecannon5033]

Her Dear father,my heart broke for him ,

[@danhanqvist4237]

Once could take the view that the decision to "press charges" should not really be the choice of the victim. You could take the view that violence in society is a social concern for which the law-enforcement authorities are responsible. This will be different in different jurisdictions. I don't know about English law on this point -- would, say, a bank that has been robbed be able to ask the charges to be dropped?

[@cheshirecat888]

Police in England can make the decision to press charges themselves in domestic abuse cases to alleviate the coercion on the victim

[@danhanqvist4237]

@@cheshirecat888 Very good.

[@heidistanton4583]

So sorry for her family and Dad. ❤

[@theworld340]

What a strong amazing dad you have i so hope your resting in peace and in a beautiful place and I hope yoir dad realises he has helped more than one of us x

[@JacquelineThorpe-iq1yx]

A Father to be proud of god bless you ❤

[@lisaloughlin4841]

RIP CLAIRE

[@spiritsbeyondthestars3493]

The police officials, failed her because they didn't communicate between themselves, in different districts. So this young lady lost her life, over their stupidity.

[@jackiebuckler4464]

That poor father 🥲🥲🥲🥲

[@michellejames4493]

This is so sad...RIP Clare x

[@Bluebydoo-fo5yt]

Michael, don't blame yourself, abused victims keep it quiet because they are scared what might happen if they say something. However, in cases like these, it is a ticking time bomb. What needs to happen is whole country awareness about Domestic Violence. Australia, who had a dreadful reputation of DV, put public awareness bulletins on TV for all to see. It hasn't cured it but it has helped and will continue to do so.

[@tinahardy9361]

What a daddy. My heart breaks for you, sir. Behalf of all women, thank you.

[@KSudbury]

Utterly tragic. The law and the police haven't yet got any real hold on this crime.

[@michelebella677]

My heart breaks for her poor father. He's truly going through it. I hope he finds a little bit of peace. Edit: from all the comments, it looks like we all had those same feelings for her dad while watching the show.

[@barbararhoades964]

Godbless Claire Woods and her family ,may she rest in peace ❤

[@curiouser-and-curiouser]

You can't blame the police after she insisted they drop the charges. What are they supposed to do? Women need to stop changing their minds & taking them back. We need to start taking responsibility for bringing these men in our lives then expecting the law to come running on the days we don't want to deal with it then when we're lonely, turn around & let them back in. It's ridiculous.

[@swigglemuffin445]

"You can't really blame the authorities because Clare was up and down about pressing charges." Nice victim blaming, well done 😑

[@jamesbach3535]

I just wondered why she allowed this criminal to make her miserable. Just don’t understand. Her father was there for her.

[@essiebee8415]

It's 2024, there's actually no excuse to make ignorant comments like this acting like the victim is at fault. If you are not able to Google something like, "why is it hard to leave an abuser", then there's no help for you mate. It is hard to leave an abusive relationship, no matter how much support you have. This wasn't Claire's fault. This man was a predator and an abuser. You also clearly failed to take in the parts of this doco discussing the lack of communication between police and frontline services. I hope that you never have to have any kind of firsthand experience of the difficulty of leaving an abusive relationship, but for people with your level of comprehension, the only way you learn to have empathy in situations like this is by having it affect you.

[@Matilda-y]

Yes you’re right she would have had great support from her father, his background in the prison system also being helpful for the what and where to go. Keep talking to the important people in your life is a great message.

[@alheart7115]

I LOVE YOU, 'DAD" Praying tonight for you!!!! xoxo

[@GloriaPoggi-o4b]

There needs to be another way for people to get help for domestic violence , the police don't help intell someone is murdered!

[@Ruth78620]

There is you get your friends to have a word and give them the same treatment because the police do NOTHING and neither do the courts. My ex got a community payback order after holding me at knifepoint for days and when the police broke in he was trying to push me out a 2nd storey window and he was let oit the nxt day and came straight to my house. This was years ago and STILL nothing has changed when it comes to DV and stalking.

[@Ruth78620]

I think the police should go round and warn women if theyre seeing someone whos a danger like an Osman warning. The police and justice system are oathetic in this country when it comes to DV and stalking. Clares dad should be so proud of himself, hes such a lovely man and i hope he knows how much Clares law will help.

[@Renee-g6k]

Noone can imagine the terror of domestic violence

[@liviamoon]

My Love is with you and your family. I am so sorry for your lost. Clare is so proud of you. Love and prayers from Germany. I hug you in my heart. 🙏❤️🕯️🕊️

[@jannazepp5161]

UK or US, when it comes to DV, women’s lives are expendable to law enforcement. Every country in the world, to be candid.

[@englishrose212]

There should be more awareness from the very start in schools about the dangers of the internet. Young children are given mobile phones at a young age with no supervision. There's still no way of knowing what your partner is harbouring if you meet them in the old fashioned way, but at least you instantly know what they look like. R.I.P. Clare and God bless her dad and family 🙏🏼💝

[@a.s.6001]

what an amazing man and father

[@lucyfischer2734]

She herself dropped criminal charges against him. She ignored her father’s gut feeling. She let this monster have access to her home and child without getting to know home. I am not blaming the victim, I am saying she had warnings, help, offers of support and security. Few but some did did support her.

[@millsmoore24]

She had amazingly beautiful eyes 💙 💙 Like two deep blue seas 🌊 gazing deliberately into an incomprehensibly indifferent world. 😢

[@jennymolly7323]

I dont usually comment, but my heart really goes out to her Father :(

[@michaelduong5562]

Her father is a great man 💖🥰! The United Kingdom (UK) is a cute little country. I feel that is a great thing being new here while asylum seeking. It makes the interactions with people more close knit feel. As I have had 3 different women help me out on different occasions for my safety and health. And I have been here for about 2 months. These women take care of me almost like being in a relationship, but I only met them for the first time when they decide to help me. This is why I say that it feels more close knit together. 💖🥰😃. This is a great country. Thank you UK!

[@cosmosprincess20]

What a dad ❤

[@michhaynes7272]

Amazing father 💞

[@Marigold502]

A special man.