‘A weapon that we don’t understand’: Bridging Hope part of pilot program on strangulation exams - Dawson County News

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BREAKING: One dead after Tuesday shooting in northwestern Dawson County

The suspect is wanted on the charge of murder. A woman he may be with is also wanted for questioning in connection with the incident.

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‘A weapon that we don’t understand’: Bridging Hope part of pilot program on strangulation exams

Bridging Hope has received a grant for conducting strangulation exams for victims of domestic violence. The nonprofit provides essential care for survivors of sexual assault and other traumatic events. - photo by Scott Rogers

Bridging Hope 1 04092025 — Bridging Hope has received a grant for conducting strangulation exams for victims of domestic violence. The nonprofit provides essential care for survivors of sexual assault and other traumatic events. - photo by Scott Rogers

Prosecuting strangulations since 1999, Sandra Partridge looks back on cases she’s handled and knows she would have acted differently.