A man was left heartbroken when his mother, Trudi Burgess, suffered a severe neck injury in a vicious attack by Robert Easom, a convicted serial abuser. Easom, now facing imprisonment for causing grievous bodily harm to Trudi, had manipulated his way into her life after the death of her husband, a tragic event that left her vulnerable and alone.
Trudi’s adult children, Jackson and Gina, shared how Easom had cunningly separated their once-happy family, isolating their mother from her loved ones. After losing her husband to brain cancer, Trudi met Easom, whom her children now see as a malevolent figure. They believe he took advantage of their mother’s kindness and vulnerability to control her life.
Easom’s abusive behavior escalated over time, leading Trudi to cut off contact with her family and friends. Despite documenting the abuse, Trudi endured physical and emotional torment until a violent incident left her hospitalized with a broken neck. Even in her recovery, she bravely testified against Easom, recounting the relentless degradation and trauma she endured.
Trudi’s family is rallying support for her rehabilitation, setting up a fundraiser to aid her recovery journey once she is discharged from the hospital. Their efforts aim to provide the necessary care and assistance for Trudi as she rebuilds her life away from her abuser.