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Domestic Violence (A Seven Part Series)
A Look Back
Murder-suicide in Boyds Barnesville Road Closed

Carol Danforth found the bodies of her two children in the woods off Barnesville Road in Boyds, Montgomery County. Maria Socorro Danforth, 2, and Carlos Diego Danforth, 1, had been hanged. Their father, Gerardo Roque, 35, had hanged himself nearby.

Coverage:

Investigation of Hangings Continues (April 7, 2007)
Montgomery County Police spokesman Kyle Cochran said Friday in addition to fully analyzing the physical evidence, there are still interviews to be conducted.

Memorial Service to Exclude Father who Hanged Children (April 6, 2007)
Woody Hilton, of Hilton Funeral Home in Barnesville, said Thursday he would not reveal the date or time of the memorial service for Maria Socorro Danforth, 2, Carlos Diego Danforth, 1.

Murder-Suicides Rock Region (April 5, 2007)
The bodies were found after the children's mother received a call from the father, Gerardo Roque, who was apparently distraught over their relationship, police said. Roque, 35, threatened to harm the children and told the mother where she could find them, police said.

 

 

 
   



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See the emotion and hear the voices of those affected by domestic violence. Four videos are available for your viewing.
Database



Search 214 final protective orders granted in 2007. Plus, here's a video explaining how we gathered the information.
Timeline



View an interactive timeline of the domestic violence cases that occurred in the area in 2007.
People to Know



Read the bios of five key players mentioned throughout the series and about one group's drive to end domestic violence.
Warning Signs

Are you in an abusive relationship? Are you an abuser? Click here to read the warning signs.

Abuse Help

Who to call, where to go if you're in an abusive relationship.

Voices from Protective Orders

Read statements from affidavits attached to protective orders granted in 2007.

Myths & Facts

Myths and facts about Domestic Violence.

Glossary

Key terms you need to know.

Songs & Movies

Domestic violence in songs and movies.

A Look Back

Take a look back at the original stories as the domestic violence cases unfolded in 2007.

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