DETROIT, Mich. — The tragic events that unfolded recently involving Latricia Green and her ex-husband, Mario Green, highlight a harrowing struggle for safety and justice that went unheeded.
On June 13, 2025, Latricia went to court seeking a personal protection order (PPO) against her ex-husband. In her request, she detailed a pattern of stalking and harassment, including repeated calls to her workplace, showing up uninvited, and even attempting to enter her office without permission. Her plea was a desperate call for help to prevent further harm. Unfortunately, the judge denied her request, leaving Latricia vulnerable and fearful for her safety.
Over the following weeks, Latricia’s fears intensified. By July 20, she returned to court with a renewed and more urgent plea. She reported that Mario had escalated his behavior — breaking into her car, destroying her belongings, following her on the road, and even attempting to block her car. She described living in constant fear, writing,
“I have tried being cordial because I feel that the system has now let me down each time that I have tried to make reports on this man. My father was murdered and now with this situation I am now in mental distress and scared not knowing what to do. I have to constantly look over my shoulder to make sure this man is not following me to hurt me like he has done in the past with physical abuse. I am asking for help before this goes too far, and things are too late.”
The court finally granted her personal protection order on July 21, recognizing Mario Green as a legitimate threat to her safety. However, there was a critical problem: the order was never served to him. Assistant Police Chief Charles Fitzgerald confirmed,
“Unfortunately, (the PPO) was not served on her ex-husband… and it almost brings us here today.”
Latricia’s ordeal is made more tragic by the fact that the justice system, while acknowledging the threat, failed to take the necessary steps to enforce it. The denial of her initial PPO and the failure to serve the later order left her exposed to continued harassment and danger.
Authorities have since revealed that Mario Green had a history of violent behavior, including a prior conviction for aggravated stalking in 2001 and nearly six years in prison for arson, before being released in 2012. These past offenses underscored the very real threat Latricia faced.
This case has sparked conversations about the gaps in protective measures for domestic violence survivors and the importance of timely enforcement of court orders. Latricia Green’s efforts to protect herself were tragically undermined, highlighting systemic failures that, in hindsight, may have contributed to the devastating outcome.
The story serves as a stark reminder of the dangers that survivors face when threats are not properly addressed, and the urgent need for law enforcement and courts to ensure that protective orders are not only issued but effectively served and enforced.