The primary reason Iâve taken an interest in this story is that it is the male equivalent of so many cases where the sexes are reversed â someone kills their spouse then claims long term abuse and/or self defense in an attempt to get off the hook. Women like Mary Winkler got away with it, perhaps justifiably as contrary to some urban legends the alleged abuse was much more serious than those famously tacky shoes and was corroborated by her family, so Iâm curious to see if what works for the American goose also works for the Australian ganderâŚ
Sydney man Frank Haschka, a seriously loaded builder from the well-to-do Eastern suburb of Woollahra, has entered a not guilty plea to his wifeâs murder claiming that he acted in self defense. Haschka claims that shortly after Christmas 2007, his long-time abuser got drunk and attacked him with a knife, leading him to strangle her to death.
According to the dead womanâs son, his mother would often get drunk and hurl dishes and knives at her husband. âIt was a very difficult environment to live in,â said Andrew Haschka. Apparently so difficult that Andrew cites his motherâs behavior as the main reason he left home.
Andrewâs wife Victoria told the court that the her mother-in-law was a bit of a Jekyll and HydeâŚ
âthere were two Moniquesâ. âThere was the public one, which was beautiful and charming and then there was the other one, which could be terrifying… When she was drunk ⌠that was incredibly difficult to be around.â Victoria also claims that when Andrew Haschka suggested to his mother that she had a drinking problem she became enraged and started throwing plates and knives at him, just like dad claims she did to him.
Charming woman, this Monique Haschka seems to have been. The more I read on this case the more I think old Frank should get the Mary Winkler â a couple of months and thatâs that. Of course, for such a thing to happen weâll have to hope his willy doesnât get in the wayâŚ
Sarbi the black Labrador, an Australian Special Forces doggy, went missing in Afghanistan more than a year ago during a furious firefight, and after what was no doubt an Annus Horribilis , she was found in Uruzgan by an American soldier, who promptly turned the lucky bitch over to the Aussies.
We now present the first of what i hope will be many Guest Posts by Daisy Duchess, President of The National Organization of Feminist Weasels.