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Editor's note:
This audio story includes graphic descriptions of a crime scene as well as devastating injuries, and discusses domestic violence, and child abuse. The full series online also mentions thoughts of suicide. If you or someone you know is a survivor and seeking help, you can find a list of resources here - Helplines: Resources for people experiencing domestic violence or thoughts of suicide

In this five-part series, Columnist Jeff Seidel profiles gun violence survivor Amedy Dewey and her personal journey of recovery and advocacy. 

Part 1: Michigan woman shot in face as teen recounts chilling details of stepdad’s murderous rage

Part 2: Detective vividly remembers unsettling murder-suicide scene on Michigan highway

Part 3: ‘Loved his family’: Obituary infuriated Michigan teen shot in face by stepdad

Part 4: Michigan woman shot in face by stepdad is haunted in dreams, tortured with hypotheticals

Part 5: Amedy Dewey's story: Work continues to repair her face, move forward after trauma

Editor's note:   This audio story includes graphic descriptions of a crime scene as well as devastating injuries, and discusses domestic violence, and child abuse. The full series online also mentions thoughts of suicide. If you or someone you know is a survivor and seeking help, you can find a list of resources here - <a href="https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2024/02/25/helplines-for-people-experiencing-domestic-violence-thoughts-of-suicide/72691605007/">Helplines: Resources for people experiencing domestic violence or thoughts of suicide</a>
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In this five-part series, Columnist Jeff Seidel profiles gun violence survivor Amedy Dewey and her personal journey of recovery and advocacy.  <a href="https://www.freep.com/story/sports/columnists/jeff-seidel/2024/02/25/amedy-dewey-shooting-stepdad/71320293007/">Part 1: Michigan woman shot in face as teen recounts chilling details of stepdad’s murderous rage</a>
<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/sports/columnists/jeff-seidel/2024/02/25/amedy-dewey-highway-michigan-shooting/71320349007/">Part 2: Detective vividly remembers unsettling murder-suicide scene on Michigan highway</a> <a href="https://www.freep.com/story/sports/columnists/jeff-seidel/2024/02/27/amedy-dewey-gunshot-obituary-stepdad-recovery/71320411007/">Part 3: ‘Loved his family’: Obituary infuriated Michigan teen shot in face by stepdad</a> <a href="https://www.freep.com/story/sports/columnists/jeff-seidel/2024/02/28/amedy-dewey-shot-face-therapy-nightmares-murder-suicide/71320452007/">Part 4: Michigan woman shot in face by stepdad is haunted in dreams, tortured with hypotheticals</a> <a href="https://www.freep.com/story/sports/columnists/jeff-seidel/2024/02/29/amedy-dewey-surgery-new-nose-school-for-blind-therapy/71320486007/">Part 5: Amedy Dewey's story: Work continues to repair her face, move forward after trauma</a>

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