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Jessica McDonald

Case from Anniston, AL dated Sep 30, 2016

Victim Details

Jessica McDonald

Female

Black / African American

Anniston

AL

2016-09-30

23

Jessica

McDonald

Yes

07/07/2026

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On a tragic Friday afternoon in Anniston, Alabama, the life of 23-year-old Jessica McDonald was cut short by gun violence. The incident, which occurred on September 30, 2016, left the community in shock and a family mourning the loss of a young mother of two.

Initial investigations into the shooting quickly led authorities to a suspect. A woman was subsequently arrested and faced the grave charge of capital murder in connection with Ms. McDonald's death. The case then moved into the hands ...
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  • AL.com: Woman charged with capital murder in shooting death of Birmingham woman
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