Benjamin Biggs, a 3-year-old boy from Lillington, NC, tragically passed away on May 6, 2016. His death, along with that of his 21-month-old sister, Gwendolyn Biggs, and their mother, Danielle Falls Biggs, was determined to be the result of a murder-suicide. The Harnett County sheriff's deputies discovered the bodies of Danielle, Benjamin, and Gwendolyn inside their home after responding to a well-being check.
Danielle Biggs, 35, was found downstairs with the family dog, which had also been shot to death. The children were found in their beds upstairs.
The preliminary autopsy report revealed that Danielle Biggs had shot and killed her two children before taking her own life. The incident occurred while Danielle's husband, an active-duty military member, was not in the United States. The tragic event left the community in shock and mourning, as they grappled with the loss of two young children and their mother.
There were no arrests or suspects in this case, as the investigation concluded that the deaths were a result of a murder-suicide. The authorities did not pursue any further litigation or law cases related to the incident. The focus remained on understanding the circumstances that led to this heartbreaking event and providing support to the grieving family and community.
