The Night That Changed Everything: A Relationship Turned Deadly
It was a seemingly normal night in Bristol, England, when a horrifying act of jealousy would forever change the lives of all involved. Berlinah Wallace, a former fashion student, and her ex-boyfriend Mark van Dongen had been in a tumultuous relationship that ended when van Dongen left her for another woman. But Wallace couldn’t let go. In a fit of jealousy and rage, she planned a revenge so horrific that it would shock the world. In the early hours of September 23, 2015, Wallace poured a glass of sulfuric acid over van Dongen’s face while he slept, saying chillingly, “If I can’t have you, no one can.
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A Life Shattered: The Aftermath of the Acid Attack
The attack left van Dongen with life-altering injuries. He suffered severe burns to 25% of his body, lost vision in one eye, and was paralyzed from the neck down. His injuries were so severe that he spent the next 14 months in hospitals, undergoing numerous surgeries and living in constant pain. Despite the medical efforts, van Dongen’s suffering was unbearable. In January 2017, he chose euthanasia in Belgium, where assisted dying is legal, ending his life and the agony he had endured since that fateful night.
The Trial: Wallace Faces Justice for Her Actions
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