Betty Broderick, who gained notoriety for her conviction in a double murder case, has died at the age of 78. Reports indicate she passed away while in prison.
Broderick was convicted of murdering her ex-husband and his new wife. The victims were killed in bed in 1989, in what became an infamous Southern California case. She was once a San Diego socialite.
Her death marks the end of a long incarceration following the high-profile trial. This is a developing story and will be updated as details emerge.
