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Donald P. Doroni

Case from Boston, MA dated Sep 22, 1980

Victim Details

Donald P. Doroni

Male

White / Caucasian

Boston

MA

1980-09-22

41

Donald

P. Doroni

07/17/2026

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On September 22, 1980, the life of Donald P. Doroni, a 41-year-old male, was brutally cut short in what would become a notorious Boston crime. Known to his loved ones as Donnie, he was a father of three with a passion for bowling, a sport that led him to manage Sammy White's Brighton Bowl. He was remembered for his sense of humor and infectious laugh. On that fateful day, while at his place of work, Doroni and three other men were subjected to a horrific ordeal. The men were handcuffed, bludgeon ...
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  • Sep 24, 1980, page 43 - The Boston Globe at Newspapers.com - Newspapers.com
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