Deshawna was a bright, recent high-school graduate who was so excited for her future in nursing. She loved helping others, and she wanted to make it her career. But late one night in October 2001, someone saw to it that Deshawna would never have a chance to help anyone ever again.
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Where Deshawna’s body was found. Courtesy: Photo taken by audiochuck staff.
The home where Deshawna was last seen alive. Deshawna lived here with “John” and “John’s” mother, “Beth.” Courtesy: Photo taken by audiochuck staff
Newspaper article highlighting Deshawna’s death. Courtesy: Dayton Daily News