A Woman Was Shot by Mom in Murder-Suicide that Killed Her Family Members. She Recently Regained Consciousness

Samantha Cain.Photo: GoFundMe

The sole survivor of atriple murder-suicide, in which several Ohio family members died, is recovering at a rehab facility more than a month after the violent incident, reports say.

Samantha, a student at Northern Kentucky University, was the only person to survive.

Steven Cain, 50, Theresa Cain, 46, William Felton, 74, Ethan Cain, 13.facebook (4)

Now, citing the sheriff’s office, theCincinnati Enquirerreports Samantha has regained consciousness.

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A March 25 update on Samantha’sGoFundMe page, launched to help offset medical costs, confirms she has been released from the hospital and transferred to a rehab facility.

“While she still isn’t able to talk yet, we are extremely hopeful as she is now making facial expressions, can smile, and can even type out words,” the update reads.

“All of this is huge progress that we were unsure of happening but have been extremely hopeful for and are thankful for the blessings of God for Him helping to guide her doctors and Samantha through her healing process.”

Earlier this month, loved ones organized a benefit dinner for Samantha.

source: people.com