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On May 22, 2022, in Riverside, Alabama, 13-year-old Caroline "Cara" Vance was tragically killed in a murder-suicide orchestrated by her father, 54-year-old William Huntoon "Billy" Vance. Authorities responded to a call about a suicidal individual at the Vance residence on Depot Street. Upon arrival, they found Billy Vance armed with a handgun; he fatally shot himself as officers approached. Inside the home, officers discovered the bodies of Cara, her 16-year-old sister Samantha, and their mother ...Read More
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Cara Vance
Female
White / Caucasian
Riverside
AL
2022-05-22
13
Cara
Vance
Primary Suspect Deceased
11/17/2025
Forum Posts (2)
I've been thinking a lot about the note that Billy left behind. It's chilling to imagine what was go... ...Read More
07/18/2023
07/18/2023
I’ve been following the Riverside tragedy, and one thing that really struck me is how connected th... ...Read More
04/02/2023
04/02/2023
