The parole board has decided to keep the killer behind bars. I am truly stunned by the outcome and I have all of you to thank for helping keep Danny's memory and our fight alive.
May 24, 2016
Final supporters
More than 30 years after the murder of 10-year old Danny O’Donnell in Lake County, his family is fighting to keep his killer behind bars.
“It still feels like yesterday, you’ve got this hole in your heart that doesn't want to heal,” said Danny’s father, Charles O’Donnell.
On October 23, 1984, witnesses said Jeffrey Deel, 16, was passing by the O’Donnell’s Madison Township home and invited Danny to nearby Bennett Road Beach to see a fish he'd caught. A short time later, O’Donnell was found dead, face down in Lake Erie. The fifth grader, who was an avid swimmer and helpful to others, had been beaten and strangled.
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Reached 250 supporters
March 30, 2016
March 28, 2016
I am honestly overwhelmed by how many people have chosen to remember Danny today because this response is entirely due to your kindness. We are moving toward a new milestone and I truly believe if you tell just one other person about this case today we could finally reach those who need to listen.
Reached 100 supporters
March 22, 2016
125 Comments
Jeffry Deel should remain in prison for the remainder of his life for the cold blooded killing of Danny O'Donnell. Deel is clearly a sociopath who killed young Danny for the thrill of it. He should never be released from prison.
I was 11 years old at the time and will never forget this tragedy. I was born and raised in this little town. Mr. Deel should not get a 2nd chance. Where is Danny's? He was an innocent child. Please don't hurt this community any more than it's been hurting since the loss of Danny by letting Jeff Deel free.
My opinion on this matter is that if Deel has not shown any kind of remorse over all these years, then he is NOT sorry about what he did! And he is not able to be rehabilitated and he will probably kill again!!!
Praying for Jody, Kelly, and their parents and hoping the murderer of their brother stays behind bars so he will never kill another child again.
I went to school with danny and all I can say is that I hope they never let his killer out of prison we can't ever see danny again so way should we ever have to see his killer again please keep this sick man in prison and I want to tell danny's family that my thoughts and prayers are with them God bless you and keep strong
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The parole board has decided to keep the killer behind bars. I am truly stunned by the outcome and I have all of you to thank for helping keep Danny's memory and our fight alive.
May 24, 2016
Final supporters
More than 30 years after the murder of 10-year old Danny O’Donnell in Lake County, his family is fighting to keep his killer behind bars.
“It still feels like yesterday, you’ve got this hole in your heart that doesn't want to heal,” said Danny’s father, Charles O’Donnell.
On October 23, 1984, witnesses said Jeffrey Deel, 16, was passing by the O’Donnell’s Madison Township home and invited Danny to nearby Bennett Road Beach to see a fish he'd caught. A short time later, O’Donnell was found dead, face down in Lake Erie. The fifth grader, who was an avid swimmer and helpful to others, had been beaten and strangled.
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
March 30, 2016
March 28, 2016
I am honestly overwhelmed by how many people have chosen to remember Danny today because this response is entirely due to your kindness. We are moving toward a new milestone and I truly believe if you tell just one other person about this case today we could finally reach those who need to listen.
Reached 100 supporters
March 22, 2016
125 Comments
A 16 year old knows the difference between right and wrong. Now he is paying for his decision. Keep him behind bars, just like Danny's family wants. Hear the victim's voices!
Jeffry Deel should remain in prison for the remainder of his life for the cold blooded killing of Danny O'Donnell. Deel is clearly a sociopath who killed young Danny for the thrill of it. He should never be released from prison.
I was 11 years old at the time and will never forget this tragedy. I was born and raised in this little town. Mr. Deel should not get a 2nd chance. Where is Danny's? He was an innocent child. Please don't hurt this community any more than it's been hurting since the loss of Danny by letting Jeff Deel free.
My opinion on this matter is that if Deel has not shown any kind of remorse over all these years, then he is NOT sorry about what he did! And he is not able to be rehabilitated and he will probably kill again!!!
Praying for Jody, Kelly, and their parents and hoping the murderer of their brother stays behind bars so he will never kill another child again.
I went to school with danny and all I can say is that I hope they never let his killer out of prison we can't ever see danny again so way should we ever have to see his killer again please keep this sick man in prison and I want to tell danny's family that my thoughts and prayers are with them God bless you and keep strong
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A 16 year old knows the difference between right and wrong. Now he is paying for his decision. Keep him behind bars, just like Danny's family wants. Hear the victim's voices!