Donald DePina

Death by Force
Case Description
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Donald A. DePina, a 66-year-old resident of New Bedford, Massachusetts, and a veteran of the Vietnam War, died unexpectedly on November 28, 2015. At the time of his death, DePina was working as a cab driver, a profession that tragically led to his demise.

DePina's death was the result of a violent crime, specifically an attempted robbery. The incident was deeply disturbing, with friends and community members expressing shock and outrage at the manner in which he was killed. As described ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Donald DePina

    Male

    New-bedford

    MA

    2015-11-28

    66

    Donald

    DePina

    01/04/2025

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