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Donell McDonald

Case from Columbus, OH dated Apr 01, 2015

Victim Details

Donell McDonald

Male

Black / African American

Columbus

OH

2015-04-01

23

Donell

McDonald

07/05/2026

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Donell Miller McDonald Jr., a 23-year-old African American male from Columbus, OH, tragically lost his life on April 1, 2015. Donell was the Finance Manager at Success Kidz Childcare Center and was attending The Ohio State University at the time of his death. He was born on February 2, 1992, in Warren, Ohio, and was well-loved by his family and friends.

The circumstances surrounding Donell's death were part of a tragic incident that also claimed the life of his sister, Jenea Harvison, age ...
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