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Tri-City vigil sheds light on domestic violence

Maria Marin with her son Jeremiah Moran looks at a red, life-size silhouette at John Dam Plaza in Richland on Thursday during the annual Domestic Violence Vigil held by Domestic Violence Services of Benton and Franklin Counties.
Maria Marin with her son Jeremiah Moran looks at a red, life-size silhouette at John Dam Plaza in Richland on Thursday during the annual Domestic Violence Vigil held by Domestic Violence Services of Benton and Franklin Counties. Tri-City Herald

Maria Marin with her son Jeremiah Moran looks at a red life size silhouette at John Dam Plaza in Richland on Thursday during the annual Domestic Violence Vigil held by Domestic Violence Service of Benton and Franklin County.

There were more than 40 silhouettes with the names of victims who died in the community from domestic violence dating back to 1998.

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. If you or someone you know needs help, call the 24-hour crisis line at 509-582-9841.

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