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Donieal Sadler

Case from Washington, DC dated Sep 26, 2004

Victim Details

Donieal Sadler

January 9, 2023

Male

African-American / Black

Washington

DC

2004-09-26

2004-09-26

Donieal

Sadler

07/19/2026


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In the early morning hours of Sunday, September 26, 2004, the life of Donieal Roberto Sadler was tragically cut short in Washington, D.C. At approximately 2:33 a.m., he was discovered in the 2900 block of Knox Place, SE, having sustained a fatal gunshot wound. The male victim's death was classified as a homicide, prompting an investigation by the Metropolitan Police Department.

Donieal was the beloved son of Mittie Ree Small. His family, mourning his sudden and violent death, included his ...
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