Xavier Caro, Sr. holding a picture of his murdered sons
Socorro Susan “Cora” Caro
Summary of Offense:
Socorro Caro, according to testimony by several witnesses, including her husband Dr. Xavier Caro, had violently attacked her husband or others on eight occasions prior to the night of November 22, 1999, when she shot and killed three of her four sons. In these previous incidents, Ms. Caro had used weapons and the element of surprise to her advantage, and had caused several injuries, including serious eye damage to her husband.
Caro was sentenced to death in Ventura County on April 5, 2002.
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