"It also doesn't answer one lingering question. How did a woman like Cathy - a strong woman with friends, family and money - end up a victim of domestic violence?"
While at work today, I came across this story on CBS 48 Hours. While it had such a tragic ending for the woman involved, it is a good piece of journalism that profiles the crime and speaks to the man who reportedly abused and ultimately was found guilty of killing his own wife.
There are some things to note, such as when his ex comes forward with her own story of abuse, and how the family finally came to admit how afraid of this man they were.
Sadly, it cannot answer the question stated above. I don't ever think there is one single, simple answer for this.
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2011/08/06/48hours/main7298101.shtml?tag=contentMain;contentBody
