Nonprofit urges people to reach out as Cassie Carli case sheds light on domestic violence

The disappearance of 37-year-old Cassie Carli has brought light to the dangers of domestic violence as a search by the Santa Rosa County Sheriff's Office came to a devastating end April 2.

A foundation to help domestic violence victims was created in Carli's name, and one area nonprofit that provides services for people in similar situations urges anyone in need to reach out.

Carli was reported missing after she failed to return from a March 27 meeting with her ex-boyfriend, Marcus Spanevelo to exchange custody of their 4-year-old daughter at Navarre Beach, according to the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office.