No kidding. That sounds similar to (only worse than) my own father's story, and yet he managed to stay marrried to the same woman for 50 years (til she died), raised 4 kids (all conservatives!) and has not ever had public assistance or killed anyone.
God Bless your FIL.
susie
Funny you should mention this - his 'marriage' is another testament to his character. They've been married approximately 46 years and it's no marriage. Separate bedrooms for at least a decade, she's hostile, overweight and has some mental problems - not sure what but she doesn't act like she even likes him.
And he will never divorce this non-wife - he gave his word 46 years ago and he will not break it.