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Netflix Documentary Reveals Harrowing Abuse in Sheree Spencer Case

The film 'My Wife, My Abuser' explores Sheree Spencer's two-decade-long abuse of her husband, Richard Spencer, leading to her imprisonment.

  • Sheree Spencer, a former prison boss, was sentenced to four years in prison for coercive and controlling behavior and assaulting her husband.
  • Richard Spencer endured 20 years of physical and verbal abuse, which was documented through nanny cams, audio recordings, and photographs.
  • The documentary features firsthand accounts and evidence of the abuse, aiming to raise awareness about male victims of domestic violence.
  • Sheree's abuse included physical assaults with weapons, financial control, and threats to falsely accuse Richard to the police.
  • Richard is now rebuilding his life with his daughters, and the case underscores the prevalence of underreported domestic violence against men.
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