Dad kills mom, mom's co-worker (Orlando, Florida)

Sickening. Dad VICTOR BAEZ murdered the mother of their two children along with a friend/co-worker of the mother's, who was apparently just in the wrong place in the wrong time. At minimum, two young children are now left traumatized and motherless.

But you know what really disgusts me? When domestic violence murders are skyrocketing--and not just in Florida--all we get is phony handwringing and faux concern from the psychologists urging "people" (i.e. men) who are "losing control" to get professional help.

Since when do abusers and violent people "seek help"? In their twisted world view, everybody else is at fault, everyone else is to blame. It's never about them. We don't need pious pleading. We don't need to beg criminals to please behave and play nice. We need to lock these people up the first time they commit assault or threaten somebody.

http://www.cfnews13.com/article/news/2010/june/110925/Double-murder-suicide-remains-under-investigation

Hunter's Creek double murder-suicide investigation continues
By Dave D'Marko, News 13 Reporter
Last Updated: Monday, June 21, 2010 6:58 PM

ORLANDO --

Investigators are still trying to piece together a double murder-suicide in Hunter’s Creek this weekend that involved a fire.

It's the latest in a rash of similar crimes in the area.

There were tears and hugs Monday morning at the Kissimmee pediatricians’ office where Lissette Baez worked.

The 29-year-old mother of two was killed early Saturday morning at her Hunter's Creek home.

Detectives were alerted to the scene after neighbors spotted smoke.

Firefighters found three bodies.

Authorities said her estranged husband Victor Baez came back from New York, started the fire and somehow killed Lissette, himself and another woman who co-workers said also worked at the pediatricians’ office.

"Lately she was bringing her kids a lot to the office and she seemed a little bit sad,” said Dr. Samer Khaznadar, a co-worker. “I never asked her what was going on."

Although it’s unknown what was happening inside the home, psychologists said there can be warning signs.

"We do know the period of separation in domestic violence is the most dangerous period,” said Dr. Deborah Day, a psychologist. “People are at their height of emotions sense of helplessness and need to maintain control."

In both Deltona and Lake Mary this past month, men are accused of killing their exes and current lovers before turning the gun on themselves.

Orange County said it has already doubled its 2009 total for domestic violence deaths.

Dr. Day said while possible victims can try to protect themselves, it’s up to the person who is slowly losing control to seek help.

Now the people who will need counseling are those left behind,

"We are really going to miss her she was like a sister and a friend to everyone,” said …. “Everyone is in shock."

Especially the couple's two young children.

"I can't think of anymore devastating their lives will permanently be changed."

Detectives still aren't commenting on how Baez killed the women or himself, or why he started the fire.

The medical examiner's office is still working to positively identify the other victim.