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Geraldine Patterson Buchanan, aged 31, tragically lost her life on September 15, 1987, in Naola, Virginia. Her death was part of a horrific family massacre that also claimed the lives of her husband, Douglas Buchanan Sr., and her two stepsons, Joel and Donnie. The gruesome events unfolded when Douglas McArthur Buchanan Jr., Geraldine's stepson, arrived at the family home armed with a rifle. An argument erupted between Douglas Jr. and his father over a remark about Douglas Jr.'s deceased mother. ...Read More
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Geraldine Patterson Buchanan
Female
White / Caucasian
Naola
VA
1987-09-15
31
Geraldine
Patterson Buchanan
11/09/2025
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I've been reading more about the Buchanan family massacre, and I can't stop thinking about Geraldine... ...Read More
10/20/2024
10/20/2024
Hey everyone, I’ve been digging through some old news articles and just can’t stop thinking abou... ...Read More
02/25/2024
02/25/2024
I came across some details about Geraldine Patterson Buchanan's life, and it really struck me how sh... ...Read More
06/01/2023
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