Dawn Viens

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Case Description
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Dawn Marie Viens, 39 years old, was last seen on October 18, 2009, leaving her and her husband's restaurant, Thyme Contemporary Cafe, in Lomita, California. Her husband, David Viens, initially claimed that she had left him after an argument and had gone missing before. However, as the investigation unfolded, David became the prime suspect in her disappearance.

In 2011, David confessed to accidentally causing Dawn's death by duct-taping her after an argument. He claimed that she choked o ...Read More
Last Seen: Oct 19, 2009
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  • David Viens Killed Wife Dawn, Confessed He Cooked Her Body

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    Victim Details

    Mar 19, 2012

    Apr 21, 2015

    Dawn

    Viens

    54

    39

    67 inches

    110 lbs

    White / Caucasian

    Female

    Oct 19, 2009

    Lomita

    California

    Los Angeles County

    90717

    11522

    Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department

    Monterey Park

    California

    ,

    009-04249-1711-400

    2009-11-08

    Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department

    Red/Auburn

    Brown

    Brown

    09/24/2024


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    Forum Posts (1)
    Does anyone know if there is a GoFundMe set up for Dawn's family? I would like to offer some support... ...Read More
    02/25/2023