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Sarah Donohue

Case from Chicago, IL dated Jun 29, 2020

Victim Details

Sarah Donohue

Female

White / Caucasian

Chicago

IL

2020-06-29

36

Sarah

Donohue

07/18/2026

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Sarah Donohue, a 36-year-old woman from Kentucky, was tragically shot and killed on June 29, 2020, at the Esquire Motel in Norwood Park, Chicago. The incident occurred around 11 a.m. when Sarah was inside a motel room with a 64-year-old man. According to the Cook County medical examiner’s office, she died at the scene from a gunshot wound to her head, and her death was ruled a homicide.

The investigation revealed that the shooting was part of a robbery and botched drug deal. Glen Humes, ...
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  • chicagotribune.com: Police: Woman shot dead inside Far Northwest Side motel
  • Woman killed at Esquire Motel in Gladstone Park - Nadig Newspapers - Northwest Side Local Newspapers
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    Does anyone else find it strange how many people were involved in Sarah's case? I feel so deeply for... ...Read More
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