Douglas Dewayne Sparks

Murdered
Case Description
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On September 14, 2019, 49-year-old Douglas Dewayne Sparks, a master plumber from Wellborn, Alabama, was fatally shot while working at a residence in Gadsden. Sparks had been hired by 61-year-old homeowner Orva Kyle McDonald Jr. to perform plumbing repairs. During the course of his work, Sparks was shot multiple times and found deceased in the side yard of the property.

Following the incident, McDonald was arrested and charged with murder. He reportedly told authorities that he had no m ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Douglas Dewayne Sparks

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Gadsden

    AL

    2019-09-14

    40

    Douglas

    Dewayne Sparks

    Yes

    11/10/2024

    Forum Posts (2)
    Has anyone seen Douglas recently? I heard he hasn't been seen in a few days and nobody seems to know... ...Read More
    01/18/2024
    Does anyone know if Douglas has any known enemies? It seems like he may be dealing with some hostili... ...Read More
    10/27/2023
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