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Who Killed Donna Gomez? 22ys old Aug. 2 1985 Lincoln Park, MI
Who Killed Donna Gomez?
New Technology May Be Key To Solving Cold Case Murder
POSTED: Wednesday, July 15, 2009
UPDATED: 10:06 am EDT July 16, 2009
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A family tragedy has haunted two local families for over 20 years; however, the families and Lincoln Park police hope new technology applied to decades-old evidence will solve the cold case murder of Donna Gomez.
In 1985, the 22-year-old volunteered as a youth track coach, worked as an art teacher and had a passion for painting, often giving pieces to friends and family.
Her family still displays her art throughout their homes.
Gomez is described as bubbly and friendly. She married her high school sweetheart, Dan Gomez, when she was just 18.
The Gomez and Potas families said the two were a happy couple.
I like Danny when they got married he was very nice and sociable. He was with us, he was part of the family and I think the whole family liked him, said Donna Gomezs mother, Terry Potas.
They were always together. You know, whatever he did and whatever she did, that was just the type of people they were. They just did everything together, said Dan Gomezs sister, Delma Ventrello.
Both families lives would be irrevocably changed when Donna was murdered and sexually assaulted in August 1985.
Dan Gomez was working nights, Donna would sleep alone most night. Dan came home on Aug. 2, 1985, and found his wife dead in their living room.
There were no signs of a fight, no signs of forced entry; police believe Donna knew her attacker.
But further investigation did not reveal any suspicious people in Donnas life.
Dan Gomez was questioned extensively which is standard; however, he was cleared of any wrongdoing.
Now, the mystery of Donna Gomezs murder has lingered for over 20 years.
But Lincoln Park Police Chief Thomas Karnes believes theres hope officers can find Donnas killer.
Things have improved since 1985. Now, trace evidence or hairs that were left behind at the scene can be tracked to an individual, said Karnes.
Donnas family hopes and prays for some answers.
One person knows about this and thats the person we are looking for, said Donnas father, Joe Potas.
Just please somebody put an end to our grief - we need to know what happened to our Donna, said Terry Potas.
The family has posted a web site where people can learn more about Donna and offer tips. For more information, visit www.Donna-Unsolved.com.
Theres a $50,000 reward for any information that leads to an arrest in the case.
Crime Stoppers is also offering a $1,000 reward, anyone can leave anonymous tip at 1-800-Speak-Up.
VIDEO: Who Killed Donna Gomez?
http://www.clickondetroit.com/video/20071746/index.html
www.Donna-Unsolved.com.
http://www.donna-unsolved.com/
Article:
http://www.clickondetroit.com/news/20066198/detail.html
Who Killed Donna Gomez?
New Technology May Be Key To Solving Cold Case Murder
POSTED: Wednesday, July 15, 2009
UPDATED: 10:06 am EDT July 16, 2009
<snipped>
A family tragedy has haunted two local families for over 20 years; however, the families and Lincoln Park police hope new technology applied to decades-old evidence will solve the cold case murder of Donna Gomez.
In 1985, the 22-year-old volunteered as a youth track coach, worked as an art teacher and had a passion for painting, often giving pieces to friends and family.
Her family still displays her art throughout their homes.
Gomez is described as bubbly and friendly. She married her high school sweetheart, Dan Gomez, when she was just 18.
The Gomez and Potas families said the two were a happy couple.
I like Danny when they got married he was very nice and sociable. He was with us, he was part of the family and I think the whole family liked him, said Donna Gomezs mother, Terry Potas.
They were always together. You know, whatever he did and whatever she did, that was just the type of people they were. They just did everything together, said Dan Gomezs sister, Delma Ventrello.
Both families lives would be irrevocably changed when Donna was murdered and sexually assaulted in August 1985.
Dan Gomez was working nights, Donna would sleep alone most night. Dan came home on Aug. 2, 1985, and found his wife dead in their living room.
There were no signs of a fight, no signs of forced entry; police believe Donna knew her attacker.
But further investigation did not reveal any suspicious people in Donnas life.
Dan Gomez was questioned extensively which is standard; however, he was cleared of any wrongdoing.
Now, the mystery of Donna Gomezs murder has lingered for over 20 years.
But Lincoln Park Police Chief Thomas Karnes believes theres hope officers can find Donnas killer.
Things have improved since 1985. Now, trace evidence or hairs that were left behind at the scene can be tracked to an individual, said Karnes.
Donnas family hopes and prays for some answers.
One person knows about this and thats the person we are looking for, said Donnas father, Joe Potas.
Just please somebody put an end to our grief - we need to know what happened to our Donna, said Terry Potas.
The family has posted a web site where people can learn more about Donna and offer tips. For more information, visit www.Donna-Unsolved.com.
Theres a $50,000 reward for any information that leads to an arrest in the case.
Crime Stoppers is also offering a $1,000 reward, anyone can leave anonymous tip at 1-800-Speak-Up.
VIDEO: Who Killed Donna Gomez?
http://www.clickondetroit.com/video/20071746/index.html
www.Donna-Unsolved.com.
http://www.donna-unsolved.com/
Article:
http://www.clickondetroit.com/news/20066198/detail.html