Cincinnati killing shines light on local domestic violence services

(NORWOOD, OH.) – A young mother was killed at her place of employment in Cincinnati by an ex-boyfriend this week, police said.

27-year-old Alyssa Hill was stabbed while working at the Norwood Skyline Chili and later died at the hospital.

Hill leaves behind two children and the Skyline franchise will donate $25,000 to directly support her kids. It's being matched by Coca-Cola Consolidated. 

Investigators say she was stabbed by 37-year-old Rick Wright who has now been charged with murder. 

Her friends told FOX9 that the two only dated for a month or two and had broken up several years ago.

The tragedy serves as a reminder that domestic violence can occur long after a relationship ends, regardless of how long it lasted.

“It can include current and former spouses, current and former dating couples with or without a child in common and dating couples. Intimate Partner Violence can vary in frequency and severity. It occurs on a continuum, ranging from one hit that may or may not impact the victim to chronic, severe battering,” an expert said. 

If you’re involved in a potentially dangerous situation, even if there wasn't any intimacy, there are organizations in Southeast Indiana that can provide assistance. 

Safe Passage is well-known for being an emergency shelter but their services extend far beyond that. 

The nonprofit also offers a 24/7 Helpline, support, mobile advocacy, emergency medical/law enforcement response, survivor peer connections, and holistic health and wellness support and more.

Safe Passage serves Dearborn, Franklin, Jefferson, Ohio, Ripley, and Switzerland Counties and their 24/7 Helpline is live, confidential and free. You can call that number at 1-877-733-1990.

For residents of Decatur County, New Directions also provides services for those in difficult domestic violence situations. They offer expert advocacy, personalized safety planning, empowering life skills coaching, and impactful prevention initiatives

You can confidentially call New Directions 24/7 Crisis Helpline at (812) 662- 8822 

A Go Fund Me for Hill has been launched and you can access it here.