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VA Mom's Sudden Death Sparks Support For Baby Boy VA Mom's Sudden Death Sparks Support For Baby Boy
VA Mom's Sudden Death Sparks Support For Baby Boy The sudden death of a 32-year-old mom from Northern Virginia has sparked a wave of support for her young son. Jacquelyn LaNiece Ross, of Chantilly, and formerly of the Bronx, NY, died suddenly on Friday, April 7, according to her obituary and a GoFundMe for her 18-month-old son, Noah. Noah, who adores his mom, is described by Ross' best friend on a GoFundMe page as the "sweetest and happiest boy" who loves making people laugh and smile, and has "been doing just that, even during this painful time." More than $590 had been raised on the campaign as of Saturday, April 15. "Noah had suc…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Mom Killed During Ex's VA Abduction Was Trying To Start New Life With Son, Boyfriend Says Mom Killed During Ex's VA Abduction Was Trying To Start New Life With Son, Boyfriend Says
Mom Killed During Ex's VA Abduction Was Trying To Start New Life With Son, Boyfriend Says After years of suffering, 34-year-old Tatiana David was on the path to happiness. The mom had set out to start a new life with her 4-year-old son, Xavier, according to her boyfriend, Alex Wyche. David's dreams, though, never came to fruition: On her 34th birthday Wednesday, April 5, the Ithaca, NY mom was was abducted allegedly by her ex-boyfriend, Michael Davis, of Richmond. During Davis' trail of terror — which included a shootout with police on a Virginia highway — Davis died. David's current boyfriend, Wyche, is hoping happiness is still in the cards for her young son. More than $800 h…

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by Zak Failla
Schools
Coach, Security Officer At HS In Virginia In Fight Of His Life After Crash Coach, Security Officer At HS In Virginia In Fight Of His Life After Crash
Coach, Security Officer At HS In Virginia In Fight Of His Life After Crash Support is pouring in for a popular member of the Loudoun County Public School system who suffered life-altering injuries in a violent crash last month days before he would have qualified for disability benefits. Jordan Fisher, a Safety and Security Officer and head girl’s varsity field hockey coach at Tuscarora High School in Leesburg spent more than a week in the hospital undergoing extensive treatment after he was struck by a vehicle in Richmond on Saturday, March 11. Fisher suffered from a hematoma in his brain, which led to them removing a part of his skull, which friends and family …

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by Zak Failla
Obituaries
Slain Transgender Woman's Killer Captured In DC, Authorities In St. Mary's County Say Slain Transgender Woman's Killer Captured In DC, Authorities In St. Mary's County Say
Slain Transgender Woman's Killer Captured In DC, Authorities In St. Mary's County Say A 29-year-old Washington DC man has been arrested and charged in the killing of an 18-year-old transgender woman whose death caused outrage in Virginia — and beyond. Darryl Carlton Parks Jr. faces charges of first- and second-degree murder along with various weapons offenses in the Friday, March 24 killing of Tasiyah Woodland, the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office announced.  Parks was apprehended in Washington DC on Tuesday, March 28. Siyah, whose birth name was Isiaih Alexander Woodland, was shot outside of Big Dogs Paradise in Mechanicsville around1:15 a.m. In response, a fa…

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by Zak Failla & Cecilia Levine
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Former MD Football Star Killed After Father's Birthday Party Remembered For 'Heart Of Gold' Former MD Football Star Killed After Father's Birthday Party Remembered For 'Heart Of Gold'
Former MD Football Star Killed After Father's Birthday Party Remembered For 'Heart Of Gold' Community members are stepping up to support the family of a former Maryland football star with a "heart of gold" who was tragically killed in a car accident after his father's birthday party. Stephan Wolley, 27, lost his life in a crash in Temple Hills on Saturday, Feb. 11, leaving behind his parents, siblings, and a 3-year-old daughter, according to his family. As previously reported by Daily Voice, Wolley was fatally wounded in a crash after crossing the center line and striking an SUV on Temple Hill Road following a birthday celebration for his father, Raynard Sr.  The driver of the S…

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by Annie DeVoe
Lifestyle
Support Pours In For Teen Critically Injured By Drunk Driver In Virginia Support Pours In For Teen Critically Injured By Drunk Driver In Virginia
Support Pours In For Teen Critically Injured By Drunk Driver In Virginia A Virginia community is rallying around the family of a teenager who was struck and nearly killed by a drunk driver and now has to pay for mounting medical bills after her plans to join the military were temporarily derailed. Teenager Danyka was walking with her younger brother on Choptank Road near a local elementary school earlier this month when she was struck head-on by Woodbridge resident Melissa Jones, 43, who was allegedly intoxicated at the time. Original story - Teenager Airlifted After Being Struck By Allegedly Drunk Driver In Stafford County: Police In the crash, the teen suffe…

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by Zak Failla
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National Philharmonic Welcomes Historically Black Church Choir, Donate Proceeds National Philharmonic Welcomes Historically Black Church Choir, Donate Proceeds
National Philharmonic Welcomes Historically Black Church Choir, Donate Proceeds Days after news broke of a racist vandalism of a historically black church in Potomac, the National Philharmonic's Messiah performances will welcome the vandalized church's choir to the stage. Two upcoming National Philharmonic Messiah performances will donate funds toward the Scotland A.M.E Zion Church, which is making headlines after it was vandalized on the night of Friday, Nov. 25, states a spokesperson for National Philharmonic. Performances on Saturday, Dec. 17 and Sunday, Dec. 18 will use 50 percent of funds to donate toward the church in a philanthropic effort.  "In the spirit…

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by Annie DeVoe
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Fundraisers Launched, Campus Memorial Service Scheduled For Slain UVA Football Players Fundraisers Launched, Campus Memorial Service Scheduled For Slain UVA Football Players
Fundraisers Launched, Campus Memorial Service Scheduled For Slain UVA Football Players Support is surging for the families of the three University of Virginia football players who were killed in a mass shooting on the Charlottesville campus Sunday, Nov. 13. Devin Chandler, 20, of Virginia Beach, VA, D’Sean Perry, 22, of Miami, FL, and Lavel Davis Jr., 20, of Ridgeville, SC, were killed after the charter bus they were riding in returned at Culbreth Garage around 10:15 p.m. from a field trip to see a play in Washington DC, authorities previously said. Two other victims, who President Jim Ryan identified as football player Michael Hollins Jr. of Baton Rouge, LA, and Marlee Morg…

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by Nicole Acosta
Lifestyle
Mario Lopez Taking Talents To Maryland Mall To Kick Off Holiday Season Mario Lopez Taking Talents To Maryland Mall To Kick Off Holiday Season
Mario Lopez Taking Talents To Maryland Mall To Kick Off Holiday Season Hollywood is coming to Maryland to kick off the holiday season. Mario Lopez will be making an appearance at the Westfield Montgomery Mall on Sunday, Nov. 20 in Bethesda to host a holiday concert to benefit the Children's National Hospital. The “Saved by the Bell” star will be the special emcee at “Home for the Holidays Kick-Off Concert,” which will feature festive holiday tunes from The Littlemermen, scenes from the Nutcracker with the Maryland Youth Ballet, the Washington Nationals racing presidents are scheduled to make an appearance, and other special guest stars and performers. Offic…

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by Zak Failla
Obituaries
Beloved Son, Big Brother Remembered For 'Spreading Infectious Love, Happiness' In Maryland Beloved Son, Big Brother Remembered For 'Spreading Infectious Love, Happiness' In Maryland
Beloved Son, Big Brother Remembered For 'Spreading Infectious Love, Happiness' In Maryland The family of a man killed in a horrific murder-suicide in Maryland over the weekend is remembering him for spreading his "infectious love" in a GoFundMe campaign launched in his memory. Jovon Watson, 23, was killed on the afternoon of Friday, Nov. 4, in a La Plata home in the 3000 block of Wildflower Drive, as previously reported by Daily Voice. Andre Sales, 28, killed Watson, along with Sara Mann, 21, her brother, Kai Mann, 18, their mother, Sommaly "Sunny" Mann, 48, as well as himself on that tragic day. People across the world are mourning the loss of Jovon, who "spread love and happin…

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by Annie DeVoe
Obituaries
Virginia HS Athlete Who Died Suddenly At 16 Remembered For His 'Likable Personality' Virginia HS Athlete Who Died Suddenly At 16 Remembered For His 'Likable Personality'
Virginia HS Athlete Who Died Suddenly At 16 Remembered For His 'Likable Personality' A Virginia student-athlete is being remembered for his "likable personality" after his sudden death. Fairfax County resident Marcus Chase Anderson, 16, died on Saturday, Oct, 29, according to his obituary. A cause of death was not provided. Known as a talented athlete, Anderson played many sports, including football and baseball for Woodson High School and the Fairfax Little League, his obit says. He was also remembered for his smile and likable personality. The teen, who also enjoyed making music, leaves behind his parents, Melissa and Thomas Anderson, and many other loved ones. A …

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by Nicole Acosta
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Missing Teen With Autism Found Dead After Kidnapping, Beating: Police Missing Teen With Autism Found Dead After Kidnapping, Beating: Police
Missing Teen With Autism Found Dead After Kidnapping, Beating: Police Eight people have been charged including a 14-year-old girl and at least one family member in the kidnapping, beating and killing of a 19-year-old man with autism, authorities said. Hayden Robert Garreffa, of Dilltown, PA, was found dead by state troopers in a wooded area of Brush Valley Township on Saturday, Oct. 22 around 4 a.m., according to a state police briefing on Tuesday, Oct. 25. His death was believed to be a homicide, according to state police citing the Indiana County coroner's office. The police think he was kidnapped, and beaten on the same day that he was kille…

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by Jillian Pikora