
Rowan Baxter, 44, looked like the perfect husband and father to anyone on the outside.
The former New Zealand rugby player and his wife, 31-year-old fitness trainer Hannah Clarke, appeared to have built a picture-perfect life together.
But behind closed doors, their marriage was consumed by abuse, fear, and control.
For 11 years, Hannah endured Rowan’s physical and emotional torment. It wasn’t until their daughter Aaliyah, just six years old, stood up to him that Hannah finally decided to break free.
Sadly, her attempt to escape would end in tragedy.