3. Mary Richardson Kennedy
Mary Richardson had been friends with the Kennedy’s for years after meeting in college. It was in 1993 that her and Robert Kennedy’s love began. Their relationship moved fast, as they married in 1994 while expecting their first child together. Mary was known for her beautiful appearance and confidence. Although having a staff to perform household chores, Mary was often in the kitchen cooking and spending time with her four children. From the outside, Mary and Roberts’s marriage seemed like the perfect match. However, their home life was less than desirable. Robert traveled often, coming home only on the weekends to spend time and spoil the children. Mary was left to raise and discipline the children. As a result, the children praised their father and had a hard time getting along with their mother.
The marriage between Mary and Robert faced hardship, ultimately leading to a long two-year divorce. During this time, Mary met internal struggles others didn’t fully understand. Mary began engaging in fights both verbally and physically and threatening suicide. She threatened suicide so often, even her brother did not believe her. Mary’s family thinks the cause of her suicide was Robert Kennedy. Although she battled multiple mental illnesses, the Richardson’s believe that Robert Kennedy womanized her and knew how to keep her off-balance.