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Michael Caro

Death by Force
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On November 22, 1999, a tragic incident occurred in Santa Rosa Valley, California, resulting in the death of 8-year-old Michael Caro, along with his brothers Xavier Jr., 11, and Christopher, 5. The boys were found shot in their home, a crime that shocked the community and led to a complex legal battle. Their mother, Socorro "Cora" Caro, was found critically injured from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. She was airlifted to Los Robles Regional Medical Center, where she underwent surger ...Read More
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  • Mother Allegedly Kills 3 Sons, Shoots Self
    • Victim Details

    Michael Caro

    Male

    Santa-rosa-valley

    CA

    1999-11-22

    8

    Michael

    Caro

    11/20/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    It's been nearly 24 years since the tragic loss of Michael, Xavier Jr., and Christopher, and I still... ...Read More
    06/01/2024
    I recently came across an article about the tragic case of the Caro family and it just left me feeli... ...Read More
    05/30/2024
    I came across an article discussing the tragic case of the Caro family while researching domestic vi... ...Read More
    02/12/2023
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