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Donna Cannaday

Case from Chesapeake, VA dated Oct 18, 1989

Victim Details

Donna Cannaday

October 17, 2022

Female

White / Caucasian

Chesapeake

VA

1989-10-18

1967-01-05

22

Donna

Cannaday

No

06/25/2026


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In the autumn of 1989, a tragedy struck the community of Chesapeake, Virginia, with the death of 22-year-old Donna Gail Cannaday. A vibrant and hardworking young woman, she was just beginning to realize her dreams. Known for her passion for dance, she had recently opened her own dance studio, pouring her heart into teaching and becoming an important figure to many children and their families in the community.

On the morning of Wednesday, October 18, 1989, Donna was at her home on Lake Dru ...
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