Why Monique Tepe Never Reported: Therapist Breaks Down Coercive Control and Silent Fear

Monique Tepe allegedly knew she was in danger. She talked about it for eight years. And she never called the police.

Family members say Monique described Michael McKee as emotionally abusive. She told them about death threats during their brief marriage. She said she was terrified. She warned people. But when Police Chief Bryant was asked about prior reports of threats or concerns, she confirmed there were none.

Why don't victims report? Why do women who clearly understand the danger stay silent when it comes to the system?

In Part 2 of our three-part...