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Josh Donatelli

Case from Youngstown, OH dated Oct 25, 2018

Victim Details

Josh Donatelli

Male

Youngstown

OH

2018-10-25

26

Josh

Donatelli

07/19/2026

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Josh Donatelli, a 26-year-old male from Youngstown, Ohio, tragically died on October 25, 2018. Donatelli was killed during a robbery at his home on Imperial Street. The incident occurred during what was believed to be a drug transaction.

Lavontae Knight, a 28-year-old resident of Youngstown, was charged with Donatelli's murder. Knight was indicted by a grand jury and faced charges of aggravated murder, attempted aggravated murder, aggravated robbery, kidnapping, and weapons charges. He w ...
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