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Donnie Sweeney

Case from Huber-heights, OH dated Jul 22, 2004

Victim Details

Donnie R. Sweeney

Male

White / Caucasian

Huber-heights

OH

2004-07-22

32

Donnie

Sweeney

06/27/2026

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Donnie R. Sweeney, a 32-year-old male of unspecified ethnicity, tragically lost his life on July 22, 2004, in Huber Heights, Ohio. Sweeney was assisting his friend Rhonda Short, who was moving out of her home with her children, when they were both shot by Rhonda's estranged husband, Duane Short. Duane Short, 43, had purchased a shotgun and sawed off its barrel before going to Rhonda's new residence and committing the murders.

Duane Short was arrested and charged with the murders of Rhonda ...
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  • Donnie Sweeney Obituary (2004) - Dayton Daily News
  • Donnie Sweeney Obituary (2006) - Dayton Daily News
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