Gwendolyn Biggs, a 21-month-old girl from Lillington, NC, tragically passed away on May 6, 2016. She was found dead alongside her mother, Danielle Falls Biggs, 35, and her brother, Benjamin Biggs, 3, in their home. The medical examiner determined that their deaths were the result of a murder-suicide. Danielle Falls Biggs, the mother, was found downstairs with the family dog, which had also been shot to death.
The children were discovered in their beds upstairs.
The preliminary autopsy report revealed that Danielle Falls Biggs killed her children and then herself. The Harnett County sheriff's deputies responded to a wellness check and found the bodies. The news release mentioned that Danielle's husband, an active-duty military member, was not in the United States at the time of the incident.
The tragic event shocked the community and raised concerns about mental health and the well-being of military families. There were no arrests or suspects in the case, as it was determined to be a murder-suicide. The investigation concluded that Danielle Falls Biggs was responsible for the deaths of her children and herself.
