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Deborah June Ward

Case from New-market, VA dated Aug 23, 2016

Victim Details

Deborah June Ward

Female

White / Caucasian

New-market

VA

2016-08-23

58

Deborah

June Ward

07/18/2026

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On August 23, 2016, 58-year-old Deborah June Ward was found deceased in her home in New Market, Virginia. The Shenandoah County Sheriff's Office investigated her death as a possible murder-suicide. It is believed that a man killed Ward before taking his own life.

Deborah, known to friends and family as Debbie, was a well-known member of her community. Throughout her life, she held several jobs, including as a delivery person for the Northern Virginia Daily newspaper and at the time of her ...
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  • YOUR4STATE: Shenandoah County Sheriff's Office investigating possible murder-suicide
  • Northern Virginia Daily: Deborah June (Heishman) Ward's Obituary on Northern Virginia Daily
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    Did anyone else find Debbie's commitment to her community truly inspiring? It's impressive how she m... ...Read More
    10/03/2023
    I’ve been following the discussions about Debbie Ward's passing, and one thing that hasn't been me... ...Read More
    06/15/2023
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