Crime Solvers Central
CSC
263 Cases Solved. Advancing justice for missing persons, unsolved homicides, unidentified and unclaimed remains.
Donald Busby death by force case profile photo

Donald Busby

Case from Knoxville, TN dated Jul 01, 2021

Victim Details

Donald Busby

Male

Other Race

Knoxville

TN

2021-07-01

48

Donald

Busby

07/01/2026

Case Description

Any updates on this case? Let us know!
In the summer of 2021, the life of Donald 'Donnie' Busby, a 48-year-old male, was tragically cut short in Knoxville, Tennessee. On the afternoon of July 1st, police responded to reports of a shooting and found Busby inside his car which had crashed into a telephone pole in the 4000 block of Catalpa Avenue. He was suffering from at least one gunshot wound. Paramedics rushed him to the University of Tennessee Medical Center, but he was pronounced dead shortly after his arrival.

Busby was a ...
MEMBER ACCESS

Continue reading the complete case summary

Unlock the full case narrative for Donald Busby, all available source links, additional videos, and member discussions.

Unlock Full Case Access — $3.97/month
Cancel anytime.
Already a member? Log in

Links to Additional Sources (8)

See any mistakes? Let us know!
  • wbir.com: KPD identifies homicide victim found in vehicle in East Knoxville
  • WATE 6 On Your Side: Police: Knoxville man dead after shooting on Catalpa Ave
    • MEMBER ACCESS

    Unlock 6 additional sources

    View the complete collection of available reporting and reference links for this case.

    View All Case Sources — $3.97/month
    Cancel anytime.
    Already a member? Log in

    Latest News

    View All

    Forum Posts (2)

    Has anyone else noticed how quiet things have gone in Donnie Busby's case lately? I can't help but f... ...Read More
    03/04/2024
    I've been following Donnie Busby's case closely, and I can't help but feel for his family and friend... ...Read More
    06/02/2023
    MEMBER ACCESS

    Join the discussion for Donald Busby

    Read full forum posts and contribute to this case discussion.

    Unlock forum access — $3.97/month
    Already a member? Log in

    Other Cases from Knoxville, Tennessee

    Christian Andrew Rucker death by force case in Knoxville, TN

    Christian Andrew Rucker

    Death: Sep 29, 2018
    Christian Andrew Rucker, a 56-year-old male, died on Saturday, September 29, 2018, in Knoxville, Ten e ...Read More
    Phillip Etter death by force case in Knoxville, TN

    Phillip Etter

    Death: Oct 26, 1994
    In the autumn of 1994, the life of a Knoxville, Tennessee man named Phillip Etter was tragically cut u ...Read More
    LiZarrius Dewayne Dee Rice death by force case in Knoxville, TN

    LiZarrius Dewayne Dee Rice

    Death: Sep 12, 2020
    On a Saturday evening in Knoxville, Tennessee, the life of LiZarrius Dewayne 'Dee' Rice was tragical a ...Read More
    Leslie Byford death by force case in Knoxville, TN

    Leslie Byford

    Death: Jan 05, 2013
    On a cold January evening in 2013, the life of 37-year-old Leslie Guy 'Lee' Byford IV was tragically l ...Read More
    Samuel Whitfield death by force case in Knoxville, TN

    Samuel Whitfield

    Death: Sep 18, 2022
    In the quiet pre-dawn hours of September 18, 2022, a wave of violence shattered the calm of a Knoxvi v ...Read More
    Christopher Charles Hill death by force case in Knoxville, TN

    Christopher Charles Hill

    Death: Dec 13, 2023
    In the winter of 2023, the life of 51-year-old Christopher 'Chris' Charles Hill, a husband and fathe h ...Read More
    Emanuel Wykle death by force case in Knoxville, TN

    Emanuel Wykle

    Death: Jan 24, 1998
    On a cold January night in 1998, the life of 25-year-old Emanuel Oliver Wykle was tragically cut sho h ...Read More