100318 Domestic Violence vigil (MA)

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Surrounded by family, Nichole Yunger of Plano delivers an emotional story about the abuse that lead to the death of her 30-year-old sister Laura Yunger of McHenry during a candlelight vigil put on by Turning Point, Mather's Clinic, and the Child's Advocacy Center to raise awareness for the problem of domestic violence on Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018 at the historic Woodstock Square in Woodstock.

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Family members of domestic abuse victim Laura Yunger of McHenry, 30, pour purple sand into a jar in her memory during a candlelight vigil put on by Turning Point, Mather's Clinic, and the Child's Advocacy Center to raise awareness for the problem of domestic violence on Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018 at the historic Woodstock Square in Woodstock.

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Carol Georgou of Algonquin delivers a personal story of domestic abuse during a candlelight vigil put on by Turning Point, Mather's Clinic, and the Child's Advocacy Center to raise awareness for the problem of domestic violence on Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018 at the historic Woodstock Square in Woodstock.

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Candles sit in a basket as dozens listen to victims of domestic violence share their stories during a candlelight vigil put on by Turning Point, Mather's Clinic, and the Child's Advocacy Center to raise awareness for the problem of domestic violence on Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018 at the historic Woodstock Square in Woodstock.

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Huntley Police Sgt Linda Hooten, left, and States Attorney Patrick Kenneally listen to victim stories during a candlelight vigil put on by Turning Point, Mather's Clinic, and the Child's Advocacy Center to raise awareness for the problem of domestic violence on Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018 at the historic Woodstock Square in Woodstock.

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Dozens of supporters listen to stories about domestic violence during a candlelight vigil put on by Turning Point, Mather's Clinic, and the Child's Advocacy Center to raise awareness for the problem of domestic violence on Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018 at the historic Woodstock Square in Woodstock.

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Carol Georgou of Algonquin leans on her husband Bill's shoulder as they listen to victim stories of domestic violence during a candlelight vigil put on by Turning Point, Mather's Clinic, and the Child's Advocacy Center to raise awareness for the problem of domestic violence on Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018 at the historic Woodstock Square in Woodstock.

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Jane Farmer, Executive Director of Turning Point, speaks at the podium surrounded by purple balloons during a candlelight vigil put on by Turning Point, Mather's Clinic, and the Child's Advocacy Center to raise awareness for the problem of domestic violence on Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018 at the historic Woodstock Square in Woodstock.

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Don Humbertson of Woodstock plays music on an acoustic guitar during a candlelight vigil put on by Turning Point, Mather's Clinic, and the Child's Advocacy Center to raise awareness for the problem of domestic violence on Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018 at the historic Woodstock Square in Woodstock.

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Purple ribbons for awarness are handed out during a candlelight vigil put on by Turning Point, Mather's Clinic, and the Child's Advocacy Center to raise awareness for the problem of domestic violence on Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018 at the historic Woodstock Square in Woodstock.

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States Attorney Patrick Kenneally listens to victim stories during a candlelight vigil put on by Turning Point, Mather's Clinic, and the Child's Advocacy Center to raise awareness for the problem of domestic violence on Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018 at the historic Woodstock Square in Woodstock.

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Carol and Bill Georgou of Algonquin pin purple ribbons onto their shirts for awareness during a candlelight vigil put on by Turning Point, Mather's Clinic, and the Child's Advocacy Center to raise awareness for the problem of domestic violence on Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018 at the historic Woodstock Square in Woodstock.

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Jane Farmer, Executive Director of Turning Point, speaks at the podium surrounded by purple balloons during a candlelight vigil put on by Turning Point, Mather's Clinic, and the Child's Advocacy Center to raise awareness for the problem of domestic violence on Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018 at the historic Woodstock Square in Woodstock.