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When Teri Lee's life was threatened by an ex-boyfriend, she did everything she could to protect herself and her children. Would anyone help?

July 29, 2006
Finding a beer can on her mailbox, Teri complains that her ex-boyfriend waited all night at her home. This was the first incident that night. (police report)

After a second confrontation on July 29, police find Teri Lee in tears and she tells police that Steve Van Keuren "tried to kill her." He is charged with burglary and assault (criminal complaint)

Aug. 1, 2006
In order to be released from jail, the court makes Van Keuren agree not to have contact with Teri Lee or her family. (Order of Conditional release)

Police alert Teri Lee that Van Keuren has been released from the Washington County Jail. (Crime of Violence notification form)

Aug. 6, 2006
Teri Lee gets her home security system repaired (ADT service receipt)

Sept. 14, 2006
Teri gets an e-mail from Van Keuren’s father’s e-mail address asking her to "do one thing for me and call Steve." (police report)

Sept. 20, 2006
Violating his no contact order, Steve Van Keuren shows up at Taylor Lee's junior high school volleyball game. Surveillance cameras capture his image. (evidence photo)