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Maxine McDonald

Case from Atlanta, GA dated Jun 15, 2020

Victim Details

Maxine McDonald

Female

Black / African American

Atlanta

GA

2020-06-15

60

Maxine

McDonald

07/25/2026

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In the late spring of 2020, a series of targeted attacks sent a wave of fear through Atlanta's homeless community. Among the victims was Maxine McDonald, a 60-year-old African American woman known for her kind and generous spirit. Those who knew her described her as a compassionate person who found joy in attending church and traveling. Her life was tragically cut short on June 15, 2020, when she was found shot at the intersection of Pryor Street SW and Rawson Street SW.

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  • FOX 5 Atlanta: Suspect arrested in series of Atlanta homeless killings
  • 11Alive.com: Suspect arrested serial killings of Atlanta homeless people
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