Mildred Muhammad

Mildred D. Muhammad
Born	Mildred Green 1960
Occupation	Motivational speaker
Years active	2001–present
Spouse	John Allen Muhammad ​ ​ (m. 1988;div. 2001)​
Website	mildredmuhammad.com

Mildred Muhammad (born 1960s) is an American author, public speaker, domestic violence awareness advocate, and the ex-wife of John Allen Muhammad, the D.C. spree killer. ^[1]

Marriage to John Allen Muhammad

Mildred was previously married to John Allen Muhammad, and they had three children together: John Muhammad Jr., Salena, and Taalibah. The marriage ended in divorce following instances of domestic abuse. ^[2] After their separation, John Allen Muhammad took the children to Antigua without permission, resulting in a lengthy custody battle. ^[3]

John Allen Muhammad later became known as the orchestrator of the 2002 Beltway sniper attacks, a series of shootings that occurred in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area. Investigations and court proceedings revealed that he had planned to kill Mildred as part of his broader actions. ^{[4] [5]} These developments brought public attention to her case and highlighted the severe risks associated with domestic violence. ^[6]

Advocacy and public speaking

Mildred Muhammad has used her experiences to raise awareness about domestic violence, particularly focusing on the psychological and emotional aspects of abuse. ^{[7] [8]} She serves as a certified consultant for the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office for Victims of Crime. ^[9] and frequently leads workshops and speaks at events addressing trauma recovery, support for victims, and strategies for preventing abuse. ^{[10] [11] [12]}

Her story has been featured in various media outlets, including interviews on major news networks and documentaries, shedding light on the intersection of domestic violence and broader societal issues. ^{[13] [14] [15] [16]}

Authorship

Mildred Muhammad has authored several books, including:

• ——— (2010). Scared Silent (autobiography). United states: Strebor Books. ISBN   978-1-53469-208-4.
• ——— (2017). I'm Still Standing: Crawling Out of The Darkness Into The Light (autobiography). United states. ISBN   978-1-53469-208-4.
• ——— (2003). A Survivor's Journal: A Journey from Victim to Survivor (autobiography). US: 4th Estate. ISBN   978-1-53-470481-7
• ——— (2006). Planning My Escape: Safety Plan for Victims/Survivors of Domestic Violence (self help). US: ISBN   978-14-9527232-5.
• ——— (2009). Dare To Heal: Journaling the Pain Away (self help). United states: 4th Estate.

Awards and recognition

Mildred Muhammad has received numerous accolades for her work, including awards from advocacy organizations and recognition from government agencies. Her efforts have been pivotal in influencing policies and programs that address the needs of abuse survivors. ^[17]

Personal life

Mildred Muhammad lives in the United States and participates in community programs and initiatives focused on prevention and assistance for abuse survivors and supporting victims of domestic violence. ^[18]

References

1. Dwyer, Timothy (November 30, 2003). "Mildred Muhammad, the former ..." washingtonpost.
2. Kershaw, Sarah (October 25, 2002). "THE HUNT FOR A SNIPER: A MARYLAND ADDRESS; Ex-Wife Finds Her New Life Shadowed by Man She Left". The New York Times .
3. "Sniper's ex-wife, children cope with execution". NBC News. 2009-11-13. Retrieved 2024-12-13.
4. "Ex-Wife Of D.C. Sniper: 'I Was The Enemy'". npr.org. October 5, 2009.
5. "D.C. sniper's ex-wife recalls his desire to kill her". NBC News. 2009-09-26. Retrieved 2024-12-13.
6. Dvorak, Petula (October 6, 2022). "Perspective | 20 years after D.C. sniper attacks, we keep ignoring what it was all about". washingtonpost.
7. "Ex-wife of DC sniper speaks for victims of domestic abuse". wusa9.com. 2023-10-31. Retrieved 2024-12-13.
8. Ford, William J. (2018-03-21). "D.C. Sniper's Ex-Wife Advocates for Domestic Violence Survivors". The Washington Informer. Retrieved 2024-12-13.
9. "Muhammad's ex-wife speaks of abuse, fears". NBC News. 2006-05-25. Retrieved 2024-12-13.
10. Staff Writer. "Ex-wife of D.C. sniper Muhammad to visit MU". Columbia Daily Tribune. Retrieved 2024-12-13.
11. Leveque, Stephanie (2011-10-12). "Mildred Muhammad to speak at Fort Lee". www.12onyourside.com. Retrieved 2024-12-13.
12. "Ex-wife: DC sniper had untreated stress disorder". Deseret News. 2012-10-03. Retrieved 2024-12-13.
13. "Mildred Muhammad: D.C. Sniper's Ex-Wife Shares Her Story". Essence. 2020-10-29. Retrieved 2024-12-13.
14. Silvey, Janese. "Ex-wife of D.C. sniper shares tale of domestic violence". Columbia Daily Tribune. Retrieved 2024-12-13.
15. "Ex-wife of Beltway sniper shares story of domestic abuse on Valentine's Day". WTOP News. 2020-02-14. Retrieved 2024-12-13.
16. Martin, Kyle. "Mildred Muhammad describes experience as Washington-area sniper's wife to fort social workers". The Augusta Chronicle. Retrieved 2024-12-13.
17. Muhammad, Mildred D. "Mildred D Muhammad". Mildred D Muhammad. Archived from the original on 2024-07-15. Retrieved 2024-12-13.
18. Lance-Star, ADELE UPHAUS-CONNER The Free (2021-10-07). "Mildred Muhammad, ex-wife of D.C. sniper, to participate in Germanna Community Conversations on Friday evening". Richmond Times-Dispatch. Retrieved 2024-12-13.