Danielle Son, a 22-year-old woman from Rockford, IL, was tragically found dead on February 22, 2018. Her body, along with that of her boyfriend, Sergio Quiroz, was discovered in Blackhawk Park. Both victims had been reported missing earlier in the week after a police welfare check at Danielle Son's home revealed that her two young children had been left unattended. The Winnebago County Coroner confirmed that Danielle Son and Sergio Quiroz were both shot to death.
The primary suspect in this case was Danielle Son's estranged husband, Hand Son, who was also reported missing around the same time. Hand Son, 26, was seen driving his car near the intersection of 10th Street and 12th Avenue in Rockford. When police attempted to stop him, he crashed his car and subsequently shot himself. He was later pronounced dead at a local hospital from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
The investigation revealed that Danielle Son had filed for divorce from Hand Son just ten days before her death. She had also reported a domestic violence incident involving Hand Son in January 2018, which led to a no-contact order being issued against him. On February 21, 2018, a warrant was issued for Hand Son's arrest on two counts of kidnapping, as he was suspected of abducting Danielle Son and Sergio Quiroz.
The tragic deaths of Danielle Son and Sergio Quiroz were the result of a violent domestic dispute that escalated to murder. The case highlights the severe consequences of domestic violence and the importance of timely intervention and support for victims. The investigation into their deaths concluded with the confirmation that Hand Son was responsible for the murders before taking his own life.
