Mildred Muhammad

Mildred D. Muhammad
Born
Mildred Green

1960 (age 65–66)
OccupationMotivational speaker
Years active2001–present
Spouse
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(m. 1988; div. 2001)​
Children3
Websitemildredmuhammad.com

Mildred Dennis Muhammad (often styled as Dr. Mildred D. Muhammad, born Mildred Green, 1960) 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 and John Allen both grew up in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She met John Allen Muhammad(formerly John Allen Williams) in 1985, when she was 23 and living in Louisiana.[2] John was stationed at Fort Lewis while serving in the U.S. Army.[3] Mildred married Muhammad in 1988.[4]

They separated in the year 1999 due to domestic abuse,[5] after which John Muhammad kidnapped their three children, namely John Jr., Salena, and Taalibah, without Mildred's consent and kept their location from Mildred for nearly nine months. In the month of March in the year 2000, she received a restraining order prohibiting him from contacting her or the children.[6][7]

In the spring of 2001, Mildred relocated with her children to Maryland.[6][7]

In October 2002, during the 2002 Beltway sniper attacks, a series of shootings that occurred in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area, ATF agents informed her that she was the intended target of the shooting.[8] John Muhammad had been shooting people in her vicinity to appear random, planning to ultimately kill her as part of his scheme.[8][9][10]

Advocacy and public speaking

Mildred is a keynote speaker for U.S. Department of Justice’s Office for Victims of Crime, and CNN contributor. She travels occasionally to promote awareness for domestic abuse and prevention, [11][12][13] [14] frequently leading workshops and speaking at events on trauma recovery, victim support, and abuse prevention strategies.[15][16][17]

Her story has been featured in various media outlets, including interviews on news networks and documentaries.[18][19][20][21]

Bibliography

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.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)
  • ——— (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.[22]

Year Event Result Ref
2007 Military Installation Certificate of Appreciations, Awards & Coins Honoured [22]
2008 Shirley Chisholm Woman of Courage Award Honoured
2009 Redbook Heroes: Strength & Spirit Award Honoured
2013 Domestic Violence Awareness Award Honoured
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc Honoured
Spirit To Live Beauty Award Atikal Foundation Honoured
The Purple Rose Award ~ Arab-American Coalition Against Domestic Violence Honoured
2019 The Telly Awards - Ep25: The Mildred Muhammad Story Won
ACHI TV Personality of The Year Award Honoured

Personal life

Mildred Muhammad lives in the United States and participates in community programs and initiatives, focused on supporting victims and survivors of domestic violence.[23]

References

  1. ^ Dwyer, Timothy (November 30, 2003). "Mildred Muhammad, the former ..." washingtonpost.
  2. ^ SLACUM GREENE, MARCIA (November 7, 2002). "Muhammad's ex-wife tells of life in fear, hiding". New Bedford Standard-Times. The Washington Post. Retrieved April 21, 2026.
  3. ^ Nolasco, Stephanie (October 24, 2025). "DC sniper's ex-wife reveals his chilling threat before killing spree". Fox News. Retrieved April 21, 2026.
  4. ^ Shepard, Alicia C. (September 25, 2012). "Terror in October: A Sniper's Ex-Wife Speaks - Washingtonian". Retrieved April 20, 2026.
  5. ^ "Muhammad's ex-wife recalls death threat". Baltimore Sun. November 20, 2003. Retrieved April 20, 2026.
  6. ^ a b 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.
  7. ^ a b "Sniper's ex-wife, children cope with execution". NBC News. November 13, 2009. Retrieved December 13, 2024.
  8. ^ a b "Ex-Wife Of D.C. Sniper: 'I Was The Enemy'". npr.org. October 5, 2009.
  9. ^ "D.C. sniper's ex-wife recalls his desire to kill her". NBC News. September 26, 2009. Retrieved December 13, 2024.
  10. ^ Dvorak, Petula (October 6, 2022). "Perspective | 20 years after D.C. sniper attacks, we keep ignoring what it was all about". washingtonpost.
  11. ^ "Hire Domestic Violence Survivor, Activist & Author Mildred D. Muhammad". PDA Speakers. Retrieved April 20, 2026.
  12. ^ "Ex-wife of DC sniper speaks for victims of domestic abuse". wusa9.com. October 31, 2023. Retrieved December 13, 2024.
  13. ^ Ford, William J. (March 21, 2018). "D.C. Sniper's Ex-Wife Advocates for Domestic Violence Survivors". The Washington Informer. Retrieved December 13, 2024.
  14. ^ "Muhammad's ex-wife speaks of abuse, fears". NBC News. May 25, 2006. Retrieved December 13, 2024.
  15. ^ Staff Writer. "Ex-wife of D.C. sniper Muhammad to visit MU". Columbia Daily Tribune. Retrieved December 13, 2024.
  16. ^ Leveque, Stephanie (October 12, 2011). "Mildred Muhammad to speak at Fort Lee". www.12onyourside.com. Retrieved December 13, 2024.
  17. ^ "Ex-wife: DC sniper had untreated stress disorder". Deseret News. October 3, 2012. Retrieved December 13, 2024.
  18. ^ "Mildred Muhammad: D.C. Sniper's Ex-Wife Shares Her Story". Essence. October 29, 2020. Retrieved December 13, 2024.
  19. ^ Silvey, Janese. "Ex-wife of D.C. sniper shares tale of domestic violence". Columbia Daily Tribune. Retrieved December 13, 2024.
  20. ^ "Ex-wife of Beltway sniper shares story of domestic abuse on Valentine's Day". WTOP News. February 14, 2020. Retrieved December 13, 2024.
  21. ^ Martin, Kyle. "Mildred Muhammad describes experience as Washington-area sniper's wife to fort social workers". The Augusta Chronicle. Retrieved December 13, 2024.
  22. ^ a b Muhammad, Mildred D. "Mildred D Muhammad". Mildred D Muhammad. Archived from the original on July 15, 2024. Retrieved December 13, 2024.
  23. ^ Lance-Star, ADELE UPHAUS-CONNER The Free (October 7, 2021). "Mildred Muhammad, ex-wife of D.C. sniper, to participate in Germanna Community Conversations on Friday evening". Richmond Times-Dispatch. Retrieved December 13, 2024.

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