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On December 13, 2020, a tragic and horrific incident occurred in Elkview, West Virginia, resulting in the deaths of four family members, including Daniel Dale Long, who was 37 years old at the time of his death. The other victims were Risa Mae Saunders-Long, 39, Daniel's wife and the mother of the family; Gage Ripley, 12, their son; and Jameson Long, 3, their youngest son.
The suspect in this case is Gavin Smith, who was 16 years old at the time of the murders. Smith was the son of Risa M ...Read More
The suspect in this case is Gavin Smith, who was 16 years old at the time of the murders. Smith was the son of Risa M ...Read More
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Daniel Dale Long
Male
White / Caucasian
Elkview
WV
2020-12-13
37
Daniel
Dale Long
11/04/2025
Forum Posts (2)
Wow, this case truly left me speechless. I've been following the details about Gavin Smith and his t... ...Read More
05/21/2024
05/21/2024
Reading through the details of this case and the roles everyone played, it pains me to think about w... ...Read More
09/24/2023
09/24/2023
