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Murder Shelf Book Club Podcast

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Ep 144 Part 3 'Revelations'- I Survived: A True Story by Victoria Cilliers 2ndCast

NOV 26, 202579 MIN
Murder Shelf Book Club Podcast

Ep 144 Part 3 'Revelations'- I Survived: A True Story by Victoria Cilliers 2ndCast

NOV 26, 202579 MIN

Description

Part III: Vicky Cilliers was struggling to recover her health and to come to terms with the fact that her husband, Emile Cilliers, had been arrested for attempting to murder her. In disbelief, Vicky found it hard to accept this truth. Their marriage wasn't perfect, but could he really have tried to kill her? As she cooperated with the police, uncertainty and doubt plagued her during Emile's trial, with the predatory media hovering over her. Vicky frets about the possible outcomes: "What if he is convicted? What if he isn't? What will co-parenting look like?" As the wheels of justice turned slowly, Vicky began to shed the effects of coercive control. This controlling influence gradually slipped away. **UPDATE:** Where is Vicky Cilliers today? How is this remarkable woman, mother, veteran, and survivor?

Jill will see you at Crimecon 2026 Las Vegas on Creators Row!

Planning to go? Use Jill's code murdershelf and save 10% on your Crimecon 2026 Badge! Hey, every little bit helps!

Sources, photographs, recipes and drink information can be found on Jill's blog at www.murdershelfbookclub.com Nov 2025

Contact: [email protected], or X, Facebook, Instagram or YouTube.

Join Jill on PATREON for $4 and help pick our next book and enjoy Jill's SERIAL KILLER CLASS!

HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Get your Murder Shelf Book Club merch – the holidays are coming!