As 2012 comes to a close, Carrollwood Patch is taking a look back at the year that was. For the next several days we'll be featuring a story that ran in 2012 and resonated with our readers.

First up is a tragic story we ran in January, about a double homicide in the Avila subdivision.Dr. Hector Rivera, 76, and his wife Debbie, 55, were found dead in their home at 814 Taray De Avila.

In this story we recap the tragic events and profile the neighborhoods reaction.

Read the full story "Neighbors React to Double Homicide in Avila Subdivsion" here.