Carolyn Perkins Jordan

Carolyn Perkins Jordan, a 72-year-old African American woman, passed away on June 28, 2006, in Burlington, North Carolina. Her death was recorded as a domestic violence homicide. The North Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence reported that domestic violence homicides increased by 6 percent from 2005, with Carolyn being one of the 79 victims in 2006. The report highlighted the importance of creating a community that holds abusers accountable and provides a safety net for victims of abuse. ...

Carolyn Perkins Jordan, age 72 - National Gun Violence Memorial