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Pamela Donahue

Death by Force
Case Description
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On December 2, 2014, the life of 50-year-old Pamela Donahue, a White female, was tragically cut short in her Providence, Rhode Island apartment. What was initially reported as a potential overdose took a dark turn when emergency personnel discovered a small gunshot wound to her upper chest. Donahue was rushed to Rhode Island Hospital, but she was pronounced dead upon arrival, launching a homicide investigation into her untimely death.

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  • providencejournal.com: Johnston woman sentenced to 2 consecutive life sentences for 2014 murder of girlfriend
  • http://www.abc6.com/story/28543219/girlfriend-of-homicide-victim-indicted-charged-with-murder
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    Victim Details

    Pamela Donahue

    Female

    White / Caucasian

    Providence

    RI

    2014-12-02

    50

    Pamela

    Donahue

    Yes

    11/05/2025

    Forum Posts (2)
    I’ve been thinking a lot about Pamela Donahue's friends and family during this incredibly difficul... ...Read More
    07/15/2024
    I was deeply saddened to learn about Pamela Donahue's tragic death, and her story has been on my min... ...Read More
    06/05/2024
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