A Crime Where Everyone Is a Victim
Has an alcoholic committed themselves to a life choice for which they must pay any penalties that, as a result, come their way? Or are they subject to a compulsive behaviour disorder which should be taken in mitigation against any consequences that end up at their door? Perhaps, just as importantly, is this a question about which the authorities care?
These are questions that will trouble anybody connected to the sad case of former glamour model Ellishia Allen and Karl Bloxham. Ellishia was a pretty normal, everyday girl who had a substance abuse problem. It led her to murder and a prison sentence.
And her victim was a boyfriend, Karl, whom she dearly loved. His death took away a good, kind man who loved his killer as much as she did him.
But what lead to this series of events that led to his murder? And could it have been prevented?