In a city of lovers and light, one woman was left shattered by the brutal murder of her husband in Paris. Thirty-two years of marriage had taught Eve Henderson and her husband Roderick to face life's ups and downs together. But that fateful birthday weekend in 1997 would be their last. The couple's holiday had turned into a nightmare when they were ambushed on the Champs-Élysées by a gang of youths on inline skates. Roderick was brutally kicked and punched, leaving him with fatal head injuries.
The following days were a blur for Eve as she struggled to cope with the loss of her partner of 32 years. With no support from the authorities or even from the British consulate in Paris, where they had been trying to find a hotel room, Eve felt lost and alone. Her husband's life was slipping away without any input or control over his care, leaving her feeling hopeless.
Eve's journey towards healing began with fighting for justice, not just for Roderick but also for other families who have suffered similar traumas while abroad. She discovered a UK charity called Samm that only took cases from the UK, which led her to set up Murdered Abroad (MA), a charity and peer support group.
Travelling around the world to assist grieving families in accessing justice has given Eve a sense of purpose in life. Her own grief is still present but manageable thanks to therapy, which she credits for helping her 'unpick the good bits' from her shattered life. When asked what keeps her going, Eve said: "It keeps me going. I can go out there and help all these other people in practical ways, but sometimes you do ask yourself: what can I do for my own kids? It's almost like you can't help your own. They lost their dad."
Now 28 years on from the tragic event, Eve still carries the scars of that day, but her efforts to support families abroad who have been let down by the justice system are now paying off.
The following days were a blur for Eve as she struggled to cope with the loss of her partner of 32 years. With no support from the authorities or even from the British consulate in Paris, where they had been trying to find a hotel room, Eve felt lost and alone. Her husband's life was slipping away without any input or control over his care, leaving her feeling hopeless.
Eve's journey towards healing began with fighting for justice, not just for Roderick but also for other families who have suffered similar traumas while abroad. She discovered a UK charity called Samm that only took cases from the UK, which led her to set up Murdered Abroad (MA), a charity and peer support group.
Travelling around the world to assist grieving families in accessing justice has given Eve a sense of purpose in life. Her own grief is still present but manageable thanks to therapy, which she credits for helping her 'unpick the good bits' from her shattered life. When asked what keeps her going, Eve said: "It keeps me going. I can go out there and help all these other people in practical ways, but sometimes you do ask yourself: what can I do for my own kids? It's almost like you can't help your own. They lost their dad."
Now 28 years on from the tragic event, Eve still carries the scars of that day, but her efforts to support families abroad who have been let down by the justice system are now paying off.
she's had it tough enough with losing her husband in the worst possible way, and then being left to deal with everything on her own 
no support from authorities or even the consulate? That's just cruel 
but what really gets me is how she's used her trauma to create something beautiful out of it 
Murdered Abroad sounds like an amazing charity, and I'm so proud of Eve for finding a way to channel her grief into helping others 
28 years on, it's clear that she's still carrying scars, but she's also carried by the power of her mission 
love this woman's strength, even if she's struggling too 
. I mean, 32 years of marriage and they're just ambushed on a birthday weekend in Paris? It's like, you'd think the city would be safe for tourists, right? But nope, it turns out even the most romantic places can hold dark secrets.
. I mean, sure, her own grief is still there, but therapy has helped her find some peace. And what a powerful message: 'unpick the good bits' from your life after something terrible happens. It's not always easy to see the positives in the midst of darkness, but Eve shows us that it's possible.
. I mean, we've all felt that way at some point or another... but what's amazing is that Eve has found a way to channel that pain into something meaningful. Her story is truly inspiring 
I wish more countries had better protocols in place to help grieving families abroad. 
. And now, she's dedicating her life to helping others who have gone through similar ordeals... it's truly inspiring 
as an acceptable way to cope with trauma 
. Let's all take a page out of her book and do something meaningful with our lives 
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... Eve's charity, Murdered Abroad, seems a bit too convenient, don't you think? I mean, it just so happens that another charity, Samm, only takes cases from the UK, which leads her to start MA. It's like she was meant to start an organization that does exactly what Samm does, without any other options. And what about all these families abroad who have been 'let down' by the justice system? Sounds like a cover-up to me 
... Or maybe Eve just really wants to help people? Hard to say 
i think thats whats really important though, her determination 2 help others heal & find justice 4 themselves its not easy 2 go thru such pain & loss but she's still kicking 
. Like, what's the deal with those inline skates on Champs-Élysées? Who needs that kind of excitement in life? 
And can we talk about how Eve was basically left to fend for herself after her husband passed away? No support from authorities or consulate? That's just great 
. Like, Eve started this charity and peer support group thingy... kudos to her for trying 
. I mean, it's not like she's still struggling with grief or anything, but hey, therapy is key, right? 
one fateful night in Paris. no support from authorities or even consulate 
. I'm living for people like Eve who are doing this kind of work. it's not always easy, but it's so inspiring 
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That sounds like a pretty dodgy organization to me. How can we trust that they're doing any real good if it's just for their own gain? 
i cant even imagine losin my partner of 32 yrs like that. i feel so bad for her and all she went thru. but what im most impressed about is how she bounced back and started fightin for justice 4 others who got screwed over too... 
and its so inspiring to hear that therapy helped her cope with her grief... 
!
and then this gang of youths shows up outta nowhere 
she didn't let that tragedy define her life instead she used it as fuel to make a difference in others lives 
. 32 years of marriage and it was all taken away in one minute 
. She's an inspiration though 
. It's not easy losing someone you love so much