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Christine Donahue

Death by Force
Case Description
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Christine Donahue, a 54-year-old woman from Virginia Beach, Virginia, was found dead on May 10, 2025. Authorities responded to a call around 12:20 p.m. from a resident in the 600 block of Oleander Circle who had discovered bullet holes in their property. Upon arrival, officers found Donahue’s body outside on a neighboring property. The Virginia Beach Police Department immediately launched an investigation into the incident.

During the initial response, officers identified Brian Burton, ...Read More
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  • News 3 WTKR Norfolk: Man allegedly kills girlfriend with shotgun at Kempsville home: Court docs
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    Victim Details

    Christine Donahue

    Female

    Virginia Beach

    VA

    2025-05-10

    54

    Christine

    Donahue

    11/13/2025

    Forum Posts (2)
    I just can’t stop thinking about the neighbors who found Christine Donahue's body. Can you imagine... ...Read More
    05/21/2025
    Did anyone else hear about the gunshots that morning? I’ve been living in the Oleander Circle area... ...Read More
    05/19/2025
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