Carol Scott Carr, born in 1939, was a resident of Georgia who devoted much of her life to caring for her family. Her husband, Hoyt Scott, a factory worker, succumbed to Huntington's disease in 1995 after a prolonged period of deterioration. This hereditary neurodegenerative disorder had a profound impact on the Scott family, claiming the lives of several relatives, including Hoyt's siblings.

On June 8, 2002, Carol Carr entered the SunBridge Nursing Home in Griffin, Georgia, where her two adult sons, Randy (42) and Andy (41), were residents due to their advanced stages of Huntington's disease. Both men were unable to walk, feed themselves, or communicate effectively. Using a small-caliber handgun, Carr fatally shot each son behind the ear as they lay in their beds. After the shootings, she calmly proceeded to the lobby and awaited the arrival of law enforcement.

Upon her arrest, Carr stated that she acted to end her sons' suffering. Her surviving son, James Scott, who also had Huntington's disease, supported her actions, highlighting the immense pain and decline his brothers endured.

In early 2003, Carr pleaded guilty to assisted suicide and was sentenced to five years in prison. She served 21 months before being released on parole in early 2004. As part of her parole conditions, she was prohibited from serving as the primary caregiver for her son James and was required to undergo mental health counseling during her supervision period.

The case sparked widespread debate over euthanasia, the ethics of "mercy killings," and the challenges faced by families dealing with terminal illnesses like Huntington's disease.​