Crystal McDonald

Murdered

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On March 20, 2014, in Fairbanks, Alaska, 35-year-old Crystal Shannon Rice McDonald was tragically killed by her husband, John McDonald. The couple had three children: John Royce "JR," Camilla "Mia" Rose, and River Darrell. Crystal was known for her bright and caring nature, often knitting hats and scarves for underdressed children at Denali Elementary to keep them warm during cold winter days. She was also remembered for her wonderful smile and sharp wit, which brought laughter to those around h ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Crystal McDonald

    Female

    Fairbanks

    AK

    2014-03-20

    35

    Crystal

    McDonald

    Yes

    11/19/2024

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    Has anyone come across any YouTube videos discussing the murder of Crystal S. McDonald? I'm interest... ...Read More
    01/05/2024
    Has there been any mention of DNA evidence in the Crystal case? I'm curious to know if there have be... ...Read More
    11/09/2023