Donaldson Gets Four Life Terms for Chilling Nighttime Murders
Serial Killer Sentenced
Donaldson has pleaded guilty to four counts of murder. On Monday, he was handed four consecutive life sentences. The brutal killings rattled a community, sparking fears of a predator stalking the streets at night.
Victims Attacked While Walking Alone
The four victims, all seemingly unrelated, were murdered while walking alone after dark. Each attack happened within a half-mile radius, sending shockwaves through the local area. Police warned residents to stay vigilant and take care after dark.
McDonald’s Tip-Off Cracks the Case
The breakthrough came when a local McDonald’s manager tipped off police. An employee had left a firearm with them for safekeeping, apparently planning to flee the state. That employee was Donaldson, and the gun linked him to the first three murders. Cell phone data placed him near the scenes of those attacks.
Meet the Victims
- Benjamin Mitchell, 22, full-time student
- Monica Hoffa, 32, waitress
- Anthony Naiboa, 20, recently started a temporary job and was autistic
- Ronald Felton, 60, construction worker and father of three grown children
Prosecutors had pushed for the death penalty if Donaldson went to trial. But with his guilty plea, he’s now locked up for life, never to roam free again.
