In today's true crime story of Love and Murder: Heartbreak to Homicide, we delve into a harrowing case from Plantation, Florida, where untreated mental health issues culminate in a devastating tragedy.

In this episode, we delve into the tragic double homicide where untreated mental health issues culminate in a devastating tragedy in Plantation, Florida. On March 26, 2024, Sara Ashley Gama, 38, and her 2-year-old son, Ethan Aponte, were found brutally murdered in their family home. The accused? Jean Carlos Aponte, a former Marine battling PTSD and a traumatic brain injury. 

In this episode, we explore the sad details of the case, the couple's troubled marriage, and the mental health struggles that may have contributed to this devastating crime. 

*Resources Mentioned:*
- National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233, [thehotline.org](https://www.thehotline.org/)
- Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988, [988lifeline.org](https://988lifeline.org/)

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Sources:
https://www.sun-sentinel.com/2024/03/26/plantation-florida-murder-casehttps://www.local10.com/news/local/2024/03/27/plantation-man-arrested-murder-wife-son
https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/plantation-murder-family-mental-health/3270601/
https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/i-broke-ur-trust-warrant-reveals-cheating-gruesome-scene-in-plantation-double-murder/3275386/
https://people.com/florida-father-found-unconscious-accused-killing-wife-son-8622937


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