Thomas Hensel and Bonnie Bowes!

An eye for an eye is its own true form of justice. It fits Judy Malinowski’s case perfectly. It’s that of Judy, one of the first people in the United States to testify posthumously in their own murder trial, we talk about. Star of the newly released MTV documentary The fire took her away was set on fire by her boyfriend Michael Slager on August 2, 2015. She suffered third-degree burns over 90% of her body and over the course of two years, she had to undergo countless surgeries to repair the damage. Then, five months before her death on June 27, 2017 from complications from her injuries, she testified against her ex-boyfriend Michael Slager in her own murder trial. She told the court in a recorded video how Michael poured gasoline on her and set her on fire during an argument. That video was later used as evidence and the convicted was sentenced to life in prison without parole. He is serving his sentence at the Southern Ohio Correctional Facility in Lucasville as we write this.

However, in this article we will tell you about Judy’s parents, who The fire took her away documentary remembers their daughter as a cheerful and beautiful woman.

Who are Judy Malinowski’s parents?

Doctors told Judy Malinowski’s family that this would be the hardest journey of their lives. Looking back, Judy’s mother believes that was an understatement.

After the horrifying incident, Judy’s mother especially spent all her time at her daughter’s bedside and marveled at her daughter’s inspiring strength.

It seems like Judy’s parents both really love her.

Keep reading and we will tell you more about them.

Meet Bonnie Bowes, Judy Malinowski’s Mother

The trailer for the aforementioned MTV film includes interviews with Malinowski’s mother, Bonnie Bowes. She is represented on it as a strong supporter of her daughter’s fight for justice.

Bonnie actually fought to get her daughter’s hospital testimony for use in the Slager murder trial. The matriarch took to news channels to share with the world her daughter’s horrific story. “I watched her video again and I don’t know how a human being could have survived the injuries that Judy caused and then testified the way she did,” she said. Additionally, one of the things she said over and over was that her daughter knew exactly what she was doing and had faith in the justice system.

Bonnie was not allowed to be present during Judy’s three hours of pre-trial testimony. However, she was with her daughter before and after recess that day.

Professionally, Bonnie has held the position of senior project program manager – Executive Vice President of Consumer Digital at JPMorgan Chase & Co. since May 2011. She joined the company long ago in October 1995 as business analyst team leader.

Previously, she even worked as a general accounting controller at Sun Television & Equipment for more than 5 years.

For further education, she attended Franklin University in Columbus, Ohio.

If you also need to know, Bonnie has a brother named Edward Still Jr., who is originally from Gahanna, Ohio. He previously attended Whitehall-Yearling High School.

Meet Thomas Hensel, Judy Malinowski’s Father

Judy Malinowski’s father, Thomas Joseph “TJ” Hensel, preceded her in death.

Thomas was born in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio on November 28, 1956 to Richard R. Hensel and Frances Janet ‘Janet’ Flood. He passed away at the age of 41 on February 19, 1997. Then in October 2007, Thomas’ sister Cynthia S. “Cindy” also passed away with him.

In Judy’s obituary, in addition to Thomas being mentioned as her father, her David Gorman (Sue) was also mentioned as her “Daddy”.

Related FAQs

  • How long have Judy Malinowski’s parents been married?

On her Facebook ‘Bonnie Bowes (Bonnie Susan Still)’, Judy Malinowski currently marks her relationship status as ‘single’. It is not known how long she and Judy’s father, Thomas, were married. When Thomas died in 1997, his obituary made no mention of Judy or another wife.

Meanwhile, at the time of Judy’s death, she was married to Dan.

  • How many children did Judy Malinowski’s parents have?

Judy Malinowski is not her parents’ only child. Instead, she is survived by her sister Danielle Gorman, brother Patrick Bowes and stepbrothers, Nicholas, Joseph and Mark Bowes.

Judy, whose full name was Judy Ann Malinowski, was born on August 26, 1983. She passed away in 2017 at the age of 33. She is also survived by her two daughters “the color of her heart” – Kaylyn Malinowski and Madison Malinowski.

Judy graduated from New Albany High School in the class of 2001. She was later crowned Miss New Albany and homecoming queen. Besides beauty contests, she also participates in many social community activities. She also continued her studies at Ohio State University.

To the contrary, the day after Judy’s death, the Ohio Senate passed “Judy’s Law,” recommending longer prison sentences for crimes that disfigure victims.

The day after Malinowski died, the Ohio Senate passed “Judy’s Law,” recommending longer prison sentences for crimes that disfigure victims. Her mother, Bonnie, said that this development was “sun and happiness” at a dark time.

  • Where do Judy Malinowski’s parents reside?

Judy Malinowski’s father is no more. While her mother is residing in New Albany, a city in the US state of Ohio, located 15 miles northeast of the state capital Columbus, as of 2023.

The matriarch was originally from Whitehall, Ohio.

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