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On May 19, 1983, a tragic and shocking incident occurred in Springfield, Oregon, involving Diane Downs and her three children. Cheryl Downs, aged 7, Christie Downs, aged 8, and Danny Downs, aged 3, were all shot at close range while in their mother's car. When Diane Downs arrived at the emergency room of McKenzie-Willamette Hospital, the scene was chaotic and horrifying. Hospital employees quickly determined that Cheryl was already dead, while Christie and Danny were clinging to life with severe ...Read More
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Cheryl Downs
Female
White / Caucasian
Springfield
OR
1983-05-19
7
Cheryl
Downs
11/29/2025



