Kelly Howe—Silent Witness Placard

Item

Biography of Kelly Howe collected by the ACWS. Kelly was murdered September 19th, 1995 by her ex-boyfriend, Morley Sangwais. He was sentenced to a term of life in prison. At 19 years of age Kelly was a vivacious woman who loved playing practical jokes on her friends. Kelly was a mom to 18 month old Brandon, she loved all animals, (even cats which she was allergic to) and was a natural at playing the organ. Kelly was a compassionate and good-natured person. She had left her abuser, was prepared to take on a full time job and was planning to move in with her sister Cheri at the time of her death. Kelly is remembered for her beautiful auburn hair, her warm smile and her ability to make friends easily. Kelly's compassion for her son's safety was the biggest reason she left her abusive boyfriend.

Title

Kelly Howe—Silent Witness Placard

Description

Biography of Kelly Howe for the Silent Witness Project.

Type

Image

Date

2008

Creator

Alberta Council of Women's Shelters

Format

tiff

Language

eng

Item sets

Calls to Action
The Silent Witness Project

Site pages

The Silent Witness Project Exhibit

Tags

Advocacy
Abuse—Women