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Joel Buchanan

Death by Force
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Joel Jerry “JJ” Buchanan, a 13-year-old boy from Naola, Virginia, tragically lost his life on September 15, 1987. His death was part of a horrific family massacre that shocked the small community. JJ was one of four victims in a brutal killing spree carried out by his half-brother, Douglas McArthur Buchanan Jr. The incident occurred at the Buchanan family home near the Blue Ridge Parkway. Douglas Jr. shot JJ in the back as he tried to flee, after having already killed their father, Douglas B ...Read More
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  • Christopher Donald Buchanan, age 10
    • Victim Details

    Joel Jerry “JJ” Buchanan

    Male

    Naola

    VA

    1987-09-15

    13

    Joel

    Buchanan

    12/03/2025

    Forum Posts (2)
    I was just reflecting on the innocence of JJ Buchanan. Being only 13, he had his whole life ahead of... ...Read More
    10/08/2024
    I’ve been thinking a lot about the role of family dynamics in the horrific Buchanan family massacr... ...Read More
    11/23/2023
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