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Dehnad Taiedi

Case from Clairton, PA dated May 27, 2016

Victim Details

Dehnad Taiedi

Male

Clairton

PA

2016-05-27

78

Dehnad

Taiedi

06/26/2026

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Dehnad "Danny" Taiedi, a 78-year-old Iranian-American man, was tragically shot and killed on May 27, 2016, at his business, the Jefferson Hills Motel in Clairton, PA. Taiedi, who had emigrated from Iran and become a successful entrepreneur in the United States, was known for his generosity and kind-hearted nature. He was working the night shift at the motel when he was murdered during a robbery.

The investigation into Taiedi's death led to the arrest of Derrick "Chino" Gallaway, a 63-year ...
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  • WTAE: Owner, 78, found shot dead at Jefferson Hills Motel
  • Dehnad Taiedi, age 78 - National Gun Violence Memorial
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    I've been following the discussions about the tragic loss of Dehnad "Danny" Taiedi... ...Read More
    12/01/2024
    Has anyone looked into the timeline of Gallaway's movements before the murder? I read somewhere that... ...Read More
    11/20/2024
    I’ve been following the Dehnad "Danny" Taiedi case, and it’s just so devastating for his family ... ...Read More
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