Silent Witness Ceremony at State House for Domestic Violence

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COLUMBIA , SC WOLO)— On Thursday, South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson held the 18th annual Silent Witness Ceremony to honor the men and women who died due to domestic violence. According to the Attorney General, 39 South Carolinians were killed as a result of domestic violence in 2014. Out of the 39 victims, 29 were female homicide victims and 10 were male victims. Silhouettes representing women and men who were killed by their loved ones last year were lined the steps of the State House. The ceremony is held each year to highlight to need for advocacy against domestic violence.