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Sean Daughtery

Case from Yorktown, VA dated Apr 14, 2022

Victim Details

Sean

Male

White / Caucasian

Yorktown

VA

2022-04-14

12

Sean

Daughtery

07/07/2026

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On April 14, 2022, in Yorktown, Virginia, a young life was tragically cut short. Twelve-year-old Sean Daugherty, a White/Caucasian male, was found deceased in the backyard of his family's home. The discovery was made by his older sister who found him hanging from a swing set. The initial shock of his death was soon compounded by the perplexing and disturbing details of the scene.

First responders arrived to find Sean suspended by a shoelace-type string. A bag was covering his head, and a ...
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  • What Happened To Sean? | Yorktown VA - Facebook
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