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Donna Emmel

Case from Newport, NC dated Jun 17, 1975

Victim Details

Donna Emmel

October 1, 2022

Female

Caucasian / White

Newport

NC

1975-06-17

1975-06-16

1959-10-16

15

Donna

Emmel

06/28/2026


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A 15 year old girl's body is found in a drainage ditch across from her home
Donna Emmel spent her summer day of June 16, 1975 at the America Service Station and Grill, also known as Grice's Grill, a popular teenager hangout spot, according to her friend. Later that evening, when Donna's mother called the store to have Donna come home, she learned that Donna had already left. Witness statements, specifically one from her younger brother, had placed Donna at trail entrance that leads through a wooded area, but she was being followed by an unidentified man. The following e ...
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    I’ve been reading through some older cases and stumbled upon the tragic story of Donna Emmel. Has ... ...Read More
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    Has anyone found out more about the man who was allegedly following Donna that day? It's so chilling... ...Read More
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