In the quiet suburban community of Helena, Alabama, the evening of April 7, 2019, was shattered by a tragic act of domestic violence that claimed the life of Danielle Marie Michael Hines. A 43-year-old White female, Danielle was a respected Certified Public Accountant and Human Resource Manager, known for her intelligence and unwavering dedication to her two children.
Her life, however, was cut short in her own home on Timber Oak Circle.
That evening, neighbors reported hearing a heated argument between Danielle and her 45-year-old husband, Roland Seaburn Hines. The argument escalated with the sound of gunshots, prompting a call to the Helena Police and Fire Rescue at approximately 8 p.m. Upon their arrival, first responders made a grim discovery. Danielle was found deceased, the victim of a single gunshot wound.
Further investigation inside the residence revealed the body of Roland Hines, who had also sustained a fatal gunshot wound. The evidence gathered at the scene led authorities to the conclusion that the incident was a murder-suicide. It is believed that Roland Hines shot and killed his wife before turning the weapon on himself.
The sudden and violent deaths of both their parents left their 16-year-old son and 13-year-old daughter orphaned. Danielle was remembered by those who knew her as a bright and friendly individual. A graduate of the University of Alabama at Birmingham, she was a devoted mother and a successful professional. The tragedy of her death highlighted the devastating consequences of domestic violence. As the primary suspect in her murder, Roland Seaburn Hines, was also deceased, no arrests were made in the case.
