On a late summer evening in Crossville, Alabama, a domestic dispute turned fatal, leaving a family and community in sorrow. On September 10, 2015, at around 9:27 p.m., the DeKalb County E911 received a call reporting a domestic disturbance at a residence on Highway 227 in the Rhoden Town community. When deputies arrived, they discovered a violent scene. Inside the home, they found 49-year-old Donna Rae Andrews Osborn of Rainsville suffering from what appeared to be gunshot wounds.
Her estranged husband, 63-year-old Johnny Osborn of Crossville, was also injured, having sustained apparent stab wounds.
Both Donna and Johnny Osborn were transported by the DeKalb Ambulance Service to Marshall Medical South for immediate medical attention. Due to the severity of her injuries, Donna was subsequently transferred to Huntsville Hospital. Despite the efforts of medical personnel, Donna Rae Andrews Osborn, a White female, succumbed to her injuries and passed away on September 11, 2015.
The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office, along with the Crossville Police Department, Alabama State Troopers, and forensic experts from Jacksonville State University, launched a thorough investigation into the tragic incident. The District Attorney's office ordered an autopsy to be performed on Donna's body, which was sent to the Huntsville Department of Forensic Science Lab to determine the precise cause of death. In the immediate aftermath, authorities confirmed the investigation was ongoing. There is no information available from online sources detailing any arrests made or charges filed against any individual in connection with the death of Donna Rae Andrews Osborn.
