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Rachel Dowden

Case from Pittsburgh, PA dated Jan 19, 2022

Victim Details

Rachel Dowden

Female

Black / African American

Pittsburgh

PA

2022-01-19

28

Rachel

Dowden

06/22/2026

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Rachel Dowden, a 28-year-old woman from Pittsburgh, PA, tragically lost her life on January 19, 2022. She was fatally shot while waiting at a bus stop in Bellevue, a neighborhood in Pittsburgh. Rachel was a dedicated mother and a beloved friend, known for her kindness and strong presence in her community.

The investigation into Rachel's death revealed that she had a protection from abuse order against DeAngelo Zieglar, the man charged with her murder. Rachel and Zieglar shared a child, a ...
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  • TribLIVE.com: Police: Woman had protection order against ex accused of killing her with her own gun in Bellevue
  • Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: South Side woman shot dead in Bellevue
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