‘Not Both of Them!’: Mother’s Haunting Scream After 6-Year-Old Twin Daughters Found Dead at 4 A.M.

In a heartbreaking tragedy that has shaken an entire community, 6-year-old twin sisters Emily and Kenni Martinez were found dead in their home at approximately 4:00 a.m. Monday morning. The devastating discovery has left neighbors, first responders, and the girls’ family reeling — but it was the haunting scream of their mother that captured the depth of this unimaginable loss.

According to authorities from the Nashville Metro Police Department, a 911 call was placed at 3:57 a.m. from a quiet suburban home in East Nashville. The call, placed by the twins’ mother, was described by dispatchers as “incoherent and panicked.” Officers arrived just minutes later to a horrific scene.

Emily and Kenni, described by neighbors as “inseparable and full of light,” were found unresponsive in their shared bedroom. Paramedics pronounced both girls dead at the scene. Their cause of death has not yet been officially confirmed, but foul play has not been ruled out.

What shook the responding officers most, however, was the sound that greeted them upon arrival.

“She was standing outside the window, pounding the glass, screaming over and over: ‘Not both of them!’” said Officer Rachel Lowe, visibly emotional during a press conference. “It was the kind of scream you never forget. It didn’t sound human — it was pure heartbreak.”

The girls’ mother, 29-year-old Sofia Martinez, reportedly collapsed after police tried to lead her away from the window. She was transported to a nearby hospital for evaluation and is currently under observation.

Authorities are now working to piece together what led to the sudden deaths of the young twins. The family had no known history of domestic violence or criminal activity, and according to neighbors, appeared to be “loving and close-knit.”

“We saw the girls just yesterday, riding their scooters on the sidewalk,” said Melissa Crane, who lives across the street. “They were always holding hands. Always laughing.”

Police have confirmed that there was no forced entry into the home and that the girls had been put to bed around 8:30 p.m. the night before. Toxicology reports and autopsy results are expected later this week. Investigators are also reviewing security camera footage from nearby homes to rule out external threats or intrusions.

Though speculation has begun to circulate online, authorities are urging the public not to jump to conclusions.

“We know emotions are running high. Two innocent lives have been lost, and the community is desperate for answers,” said Detective Mark Ellison. “But right now, we’re focused on facts and forensics. We owe it to Emily and Kenni to get this right.”

Candlelight vigils have already begun forming outside the Martinez residence. Dozens of mourners, many of them classmates and parents from the girls’ elementary school, gathered Monday night with flowers, teddy bears, and handwritten notes taped to the family’s fence.

One message read simply: “You were both loved more than you’ll ever know.”

The school, Riverbend Elementary, has activated its crisis response team, and grief counselors will be available to students and staff throughout the week.

In a statement released through a family friend, the girls’ father, who was reportedly working out of state at the time, said:

“Our hearts are shattered. We don’t understand how this could happen. Emily and Kenni were our world. Please give us space as we try to survive the unthinkable.”

As the investigation continues, one thing is certain: the loss of Emily and Kenni Martinez has left an irreplaceable void — not just in their family, but in the hearts of all who knew them.

And their mother’s four-word scream — “Not both of them!” — now echoes as a painful reminder of just how fragile life can be.