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Donald G. Ron Doney

Case from Sunnyvale, CA dated Feb 16, 1988

Victim Details

Donald G. Ron Doney

Male

Sunnyvale

CA

1988-02-16

36

Donald

G. Ron Doney

08/01/2026

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Donald G. Ron Doney, aged 36, tragically lost his life on February 16, 1988, in Sunnyvale, California. His death was part of a horrific mass shooting incident at ESL Inc., a computer company in Sunnyvale. The perpetrator, Richard Farley, a former employee of the company, carried out a bloody shooting spree that resulted in the deaths of seven people, including Doney. Farley's actions were driven by an obsession with a female coworker, Laura Black, whom he had been stalking for several years. On ...
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  • Washington Post: SUDDEN DEATH IN SUNNYVALE
  • Love That Turned to Hate Is Linked to the Killing of 7 (Published 1988)
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    I’ve been thinking a lot about the bravery and courage shown by Laura Black during the ESL shootin... ...Read More
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    Hey everyone, I've been revisiting the ESL shooting case and can't help but feel for the families an... ...Read More
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