This is a very long story which has gone on for years, so I will just give you a brief rundown.
My BIL had been beating my sis up for a while, we managed to get her out into a Womens refuge and pressed charges. He just got a fine! He then tracked down and blackmailed my sis into going back to him. (I know, Stupid cow for going back!).
Anyway, he then beat her up again and then slit her throat. He missed her artery by 3MM.
He was sentanced and got 2yrs but only served 10 months. My sis has had to move away because of hassle from his family. He is now out and living with a female prison warden!!! Can you believe it?