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Caroline Sparks

Case from Burkesville, KY dated Apr 30, 2013

Victim Details

Caroline Sparks

Female

White / Caucasian

Burkesville

KY

2013-04-30

2

Caroline

Sparks

07/12/2026

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In a quiet corner of Burkesville, Kentucky, a heartbreaking incident unfolded that left a family and community in sorrow. Two-year-old Caroline Sparks, a young girl, lost her life in a tragic accident at her home. The event, which transpired in the spring of 2013, involved a. 22-caliber rifle that Caroline's five-year-old brother had received as a gift.

On that unfortunate day, the children's mother was at home, briefly stepping out onto the porch while cleaning. In those few moments, her ...
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  • nydailynews.com: Kentucky girl, 2, shot dead by brother, 5, who was playing with gun he'd been given as a gift 
  • Caroline Sparks Update: Rifle used by 5-yr.-old Ky. boy in accidental ...
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