Amber Hiberling: GUILTY! (Oklahoma domestic violence)

[Behind the Aegis]

This was a high profile case in Oklahoma. Hiberling was charged with 2nd degree murder in the death of her husband. She pushed him out of a 25th floor window in their apartment in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She was found guilty today and the jury has recommended 25 years and a $10,000 fine. You can read the story here: http://www.ktul.com/story/21668478/hilberling-trial-closing-arguments-planned-in-case

This, however, is what I found interesting in this case...

Josh and Amber Hilberling were married less than a year ago, and they were expecting their first child. However, just last month, his parents say Josh went to Domestic Violence Intervention Services or DVIS looking for help. His parents say it was difficult for the 6'5 and 220 pound military man to admit he was a victim. Despite filing a protective order, the Hilberling's say their son kept going back to his wife for the sake of the couple's unborn child. The day he died, Patrick Hilberling says Josh told him he was trying to leave for good. "That's the only thing people need to know is that when you're trying to leave, it's the most dangerous time," explained Jeanne Hilberling.

http://www.ktul.com/story/14878738/josh-hilberlings-family-speaks-out

According to tonight's newscast, his mother is planning on working with DVIS to call attention to domestic violence against men and encourage them to report such actions.