Couple Regrets Not Hiring Hitman for Daughter's Boyfriend

Peter and Anne Hall, a couple in their 70s, contemplated hiring a hitman to kill their daughter's abusive boyfriend, Lee Kendall, due to their inability to protect Michaela from his violent behavior. Feeling abandoned by law enforcement, their discussions intensified after Kendall made threatening phone calls, vowing to harm them. Despite having an offer to carry out the act, the Halls ultimately decided against it, a choice they now deeply regret since Kendall later murdered Michaela in a brutal attack. He is currently serving a minimum of 21 years in prison for the crime, having previously received lenient sentences despite a record of violence. The Halls' story highlights the tragic consequences of domestic abuse and the failures of the justice system to protect victims. Anne reflects on her decision with sorrow, believing her daughter would still be alive if they had acted differently.