Mother of 10 Ambushed and Killed in Driveway; Father of Children Charged

Tragic Ambush and Murder

• 💔 Colencia Davidson, a mother of 10 and a corrections officer, was ambushed and shot 12 times in her driveway a week ago.
• 🎯 The suspect, identified as Thomas Sonier, is the estranged father of all but one of Davidson's children.
• 📸 Surveillance video captured Sonier allegedly committing the crime before fleeing the scene with a gun.

Relationship Tumult and Victim's Efforts

• 💬 Family members describe Davidson's relationship with Sonier as tumultuous and toxic over their 20 years together.
• 🚀 Davidson was reportedly trying to permanently sever ties with Sonier and recently received a promotion at work.
• 💰 She also worked food delivery on weekends in an effort to become financially independent and ensure her children's well-being.

Aftermath and Children's Welfare

• 😥 The youngest of Davidson's children is just a toddler, leaving the children without both their mother and effectively their father.
• ⚖️ Davidson's family is seeking custody of her minor children, who are currently staying with Sonier's family.
• 🔒 Sonier is being held on a $1 million bond.

Resources for Domestic Violence

• ⚠️ For those in violent relationships, resources are available, including the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or by texting "start" to 888788.