Donna Dutton
Murdered

Case Description

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On April 7, 2018, in Warwick, Rhode Island, 54-year-old Donna Dutton was found deceased in her residence at 128 Fern Street, the victim of an apparent murder-suicide. Authorities identified the suspect as 58-year-old Joseph Schlink, who had been renting a room to Dutton for approximately two months. Schlink, a military veteran, was reportedly struggling with mental health issues and had expressed suicidal thoughts to friends. The relationship between the two had deteriorated, leading to disputes ...Read More

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Victim Details

name

Donna Dutton

gender

Female

race

White / Caucasian

city

Warwick

state

Date of Death

2018-04-07

Age at Death

First Name

Donna

Last Name

Dutton

Last Updated

11/27/2024

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05/03/2024

Has anyone heard if any charges have been filed in the Donna Dutton case? Looking for updates on the... ...Read More
03/12/2024

I am deeply saddened to share the tragic news that Donna Dutton was murdered on April 7, 2018. Such ... ...Read More
08/07/2023

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