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Content Warning: Domestic Violence
Nicole “Nikki” Addimando’s case raises critical questions about justice and victimization. Despite overwhelming evidence of her abuse at the hands of her partner, Chris Glover, much of it was not presented to the jury that convicted her for his murder. Medical reports from 2014 documented severe burns on Nikki’s body, inflicted with a heated spoon, alongside notes from a midwife detailing horrific injuries, including “rope-like burns” and signs of sexual assault. Nikki has consistently maintained that she was a victim of severe domestic violence, asserting that she had no other escape from Chris’s threats and abuse.
The Night of the Incident
On September 28, 2017, dashcam footage captured Nikki’s distress after she shot Chris. She emerged from her vehicle, visibly shaken, with her children in the backseat. In her statements to the police, she explained that Chris had confronted her with a gun, leading to a struggle during which she shot him in self-defense. “It was self-defense… Oh my God, it’s over,” Nikki can be heard saying in the footage.
Earlier that day, Nikki had been visited by Child Protective Services (CPS) due to a report of visible bruises on her. During the visit, she denied any abuse, fearing for her children’s custody. Despite her fears, the visit revealed troubling signs of a volatile home life.
The Support System
Friends and healthcare professionals were aware of Nikki’s situation. A music teacher, who had noticed Nikki’s bruises, eventually learned of the ongoing abuse after persistent questioning. Nikki’s close friends later regretted not recognizing the signs, understanding now that her injuries were not just accidents. She had confided in her teacher about the abuse, expressing doubt that anyone would believe her claims.
The legal system, however, failed to acknowledge Nikki’s plight. Judge Edward McLoughlin’s ongoing questioning of why she didn’t leave and his ruling against her claims highlighted a troubling lack of understanding of domestic violence dynamics. In a 2020 ruling, he suggested she could have left at any time, disregarding the complexities many women face in similar situations.
The Aftermath
Nikki Addimando was sentenced to 19 years to life in prison for the murder of Chris Glover. Her children now live with relatives, spending weekends with Chris’s family. In her poignant statement to the court, Nikki expressed her sorrow over the situation, stating, “This is why women don’t leave. So often we end up dead or where I’m standing. Alive but still not free.”
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