Hart Family SUICIDE
On March 26, 2018, Jennifer and Sarah Hart committed a murder-suicide where they murdered their six adopted children and themselves by driving off a cliff in Mendocino County, CA.
The women began their relationship at the university they both attended. On Facebook, Jennifer stated that the women were initially closeted and faced homophobia once they publicly outed themselves, prompting their moves. They moved to Alexandria, Minnesota, in 2004, were subsequently residents of West Linn, Oregon, and an area in Clark County, Washington and had six adopted children during their lives.
Prior to the adoptions, they adopted a 15 yr old girl and brought her to therapy but soon after the therapist said the Harts weren’t a good fit for her. Abigail, Hannah Jean, and Markis Hart were all adpoted from Colorado County, TX. In June 2008 they then adopted Ciera Majia, Devonte Jordan, and Jeremiah.
Prior the deaths, the kids suffered abuse from Jennifer and Sarah. Hannah was seen with brusies on her arms, Abigail had injuries on her back and stomach, etc. Before the death Sarah googled searches about Benadryl, no kill shelters, and the nature of drowning. Toxicology reports show Jennifer was over the alcohol limit and Sarah and two of the children had diphenhydramine in their systems.